Solar Powered Agricultural Dryer Market Size

Solar Powered Agricultural Dryer Market size is expected to reach USD 45 Billion by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period i.e., 2024-2036. In the year 2023, industry size of solar powered agricultural dryer was over USD 8 Billion Agricultural dryers driven by solar energy are economical, simple to install, and run without the need for traditional fuel. In theory, 2.4 MJ of energy are required for each liter of water that evaporates during the drying process. For instance, a new initiative in Peru to process coffee beans using solar dryers was launched by Energising Development, a global flagship program to promote energy access worldwide. As a result, the beans' humidity dropped to about 25%.

The increased consumer awareness of organic products is driving up demand for solar-powered farm dryers. Rather than using conventional dryers that burn fossil fuels, farmers are searching for renewable alternatives.  It is also hoped that newer methods, such open-air drying, which allows farmers to use solar-powered dryers to meet their energy needs for higher crop output, would help reduce carbon footprints. Because organic products are produced without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides, they are more susceptible to rotting and pest infestation. Farmers can now maintain the quality of their organic produce by drying them quickly and effectively with solar-powered agricultural dryers, which lowers the chance of spoiling and pest infestation.