A major consideration in the design of a solar food dryer is the convenience factor. If your dryer is not easy to use, you may find that you’re simply not using it very much. There are probably a few ...

In studies aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and strengthening food security, students from Jigme Namgyel Engineering College (JNEC) and Sweden’s Lund University have identified potential ...

Dear Jim: I plan to buy a lot of fruits and vegetables now (lower prices) and preserve them for natural snacks and cooking. I thought about drying them. Do solar dryers work well or are electric ones ...

Your clothes dryer is electric, but it may still be wasting more energy than you realise. Here’s why heat pump dryers have become the smarter choice for solar homes.