Signature Offerings Overview
The HEXO-Dehydrator System is a solar-powered dehydration unit designed to process approximately 500kg of highly perishable farm produce per month, running 24 hours a day — including during rainy and humid conditions — thanks to its battery-backed solar power supply.
Stats / Success Stories
- Processes approximately 500kg of produce per month
- 12 total drying trays
- Operates 24 hours daily
Problem It Solves
Farmers and food processors handling highly perishable post-harvest produce need a drying solution that doesn’t stall during rainy or humid weather and doesn’t depend on unreliable grid electricity. The HEXO-Dehydrator addresses this with a battery-backed solar system that keeps drying continuous regardless of weather or grid availability.
Benefits & Real Examples
- Solar-powered with battery backup (60-ampere or 100-ampere) — significantly reduces ongoing energy costs
- Charged directly by solar via a charge control unit — no voltage inversion required, runs on direct current
- Optional 240V AC power source available as a backup/alternative supply
- Operates 24 hours a day, including during rainy and humid conditions
- 12 drying trays for tubers, vegetables, and fruits — also suitable for grains and herbs
- Adjustable drying parameters for different produce types
- Modular design — eases maintenance and allows for future expansion
UN SDGs Alignment
- SDG 2 – Zero Hunger: Reduces post-harvest losses of perishable produce
- SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy: Solar-powered with battery storage, minimal reliance on grid electricity
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure: Modular design supports scalable, adaptable infrastructure
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption & Production: Reduces food waste through effective preservation
- SDG 13 – Climate Action: Reduces reliance on fossil-fuel/grid-dependent drying methods
How It Works
- Produce (grains, tubers, vegetables, fruits, or herbs) is loaded onto the system’s 12 reinforced drying trays
- A solar panel charges an installed battery (60-ampere or 100-ampere) via a charge control unit
- The system runs on direct current from the battery — no voltage inversion is required
- An optional 240V AC power source can be used as an alternative/backup supply
- This setup enables continuous 24-hour dehydration, including during rainy or humid conditions
- Drying parameters are adjustable depending on the produce type being processed
- At full capacity, the system processes approximately 500kg of produce per month
Service Comparison
|
Grid-Dependent Dryers |
HEXO-Dehydrator System |
| Power source |
Grid electricity (with inverter) |
Direct solar + battery (60A/100A), no inversion needed |
| Backup power |
None / generator |
Optional 240V AC as alternative |
| Operation in rain/humidity |
Often limited |
Continuous 24-hour operation |
| Produce range |
Often fixed |
Grains, tubers, vegetables, fruits, herbs (adjustable) |
| Expansion |
Fixed design |
Modular — supports future expansion |
