Installation of a solar drying dome for agricultural post harvest

This case study presents a solar drying dome, a low-cost, energy-efficient solution originally developed by Silpakorn University in Thailand . Made from durable polycarbonate, the dome protects food from dust, insects, animals, and microbial contamination, while preserving its nutritional quality and appearance.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Installation of a solar drying dome for agricultural post harvest
Description This case study presents a solar drying dome, a low-cost, energy-efficient solution originally developed by Silpakorn University in Thailand . Made from durable polycarbonate, the dome protects food from dust, insects, animals, and microbial contamination, while preserving its nutritional quality and appearance.
Agroecology Category
  • Economy and income
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable income
  • Production costs reduction
  • Income
  • Food safety
  • Nutrient
  • Renewable energy
Contributing organisations CDEA
Author
Year 2025
Type of document Case Study Report
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1 Vientiane Capital
Administrative Level 2 Sikhottabong
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