Product Description
Kenyan farmers lose a big portion of their harvest to spoilage every season. Mold, insects, dust, and rain ruin produce that took months to grow.
A solar dryer fixes that. It uses the sun’s heat to remove moisture from produce. But unlike open‑air drying, the dryer is enclosed. No dust settles on your food. No insects get in. Rain does not reach it.
The result is clean, dry produce that lasts for months. You can sell it weeks or even months after harvest. Prices are often higher then because supply is lower.
How It Works
Sunlight passes through the transparent polyethylene cover. It heats the air inside the dryer. The black interior floor absorbs extra heat. Temperatures rise higher than outside.
Hot air flows across the produce on the drying shelves. It picks up moisture. The moist air exits through ventilation outlets at the top. Fresh, dry air enters from the bottom inlets.
The cycle repeats all day. Produce dries in one to two days. Open‑air sun drying takes seven days or more. And the enclosed dryer keeps everything clean.
Where to Use It
Fruits like mangoes, bananas, pineapples, and papayas. Slice them thin and dry them. You get dried fruit for snacks or export.
Vegetables like tomatoes, kales, carrots, and capsicums. Dried vegetables are light and easy to store.
Herbs like mint, basil, rosemary, and coriander. Dried herbs sell well in local and export markets.
Grains like maize, beans, and sorghum. Proper drying prevents aflatoxin, the dangerous mold that makes grain unsellable.
Features in Detail
The frame is galvanized steel. It is strong and rust-resistant. It stands up to Kenya’s sun and rain.
The cover is 200‑micron UV‑treated greenhouse polyethylene. It has anti‑drip properties. That means condensation does not drip onto your produce. Dripping water can cause mould.
The floor is black. It absorbs heat. That raises the internal temperature.
The shelves have multiple levels. You can dry large volumes in one session. Each shelf holds a layer of produce.
Ventilation inlets and outlets keep air moving. Without good airflow, drying is slow and uneven.
Custom Fabrication
Every solar dryer is custom built. IrriHub looks at your produce type, your drying volume, and your farm setup. Then they build a dryer that fits.
You can also choose passive or active. Passive uses natural airflow. Active uses a small fan to move air faster. Active costs more but dries faster.
What Is Included
Galvanized steel structure. UV‑treated anti‑drip polythene cover. Black heat‑absorbing floor. Multi‑level drying shelves. Ventilation system. Professional installation. Training on operation, produce preparation, and maintenance.
Benefits at a Glance
Reduces post‑harvest losses. Protects from insects, dust, and rain. Extends shelf life to months. Adds value to your produce; dried goods sell for higher prices. Dries in one to two days. Safe and clean. No electricity or fuel needed for passive models. Prevents aflatoxin in grains.
How to Order
Contact IrriHub for a site visit. The team assesses your needs and gives you a quote. The price depends on capacity, configuration, and features.
IrriHub provides reliable irrigation and farm systems for small and medium‑scale farmers across Kenya. For help choosing the right product for your farm, reach out to us directly. Call us: +254 729 717 881. Visit our store: Shubham Complex, Old Mombasa Rd.