Solar energy can be used directly and indirectly in thermal processes such as solar dryers. Solar dryers have a high potential to dry wet samples, especially agricultural products
Global challenges such as energy scarcity and food security are intensified by a growing population and substantial post-harvest food losses, contributing to alarming hunger levels.
The effect of mass flow rates of air on the temperature of the collector, dryer chamber, drying rate and drying time with and without implementation of thermal energy
Solar cabinet dryers offer an eco-friendly and sustainable solution for drying agricultural products, utilizing solar energy to reduce moisture content. However, to match the
Solar drying is often differentiated from “sun drying” by the use of equipment to collect the sun''s radiation in order to harness the radiative energy for drying applications. Sun
A thermal energy storage system prepared with paraffin wax embedded inside the drying cabinet was used. The proposed solar dryer has a thermal efficiency that is 11 ± 0.2% greater
Abstract In recent years, the growing need for sustainable and energy-efficient technologies has led to the increased adoption of solar energy-based systems in various industrial applications.
Furthermore, it delves into the economic and environmental dimensions of solar energy-based drying technologies, providing essential insights and serving as a springboard
The energy efficiency enhancement of solar dryers has attracted the attention of researchers worldwide because of the need for energy storage in solar drying applications,
Global challenges such as energy scarcity and food security are intensified by a growing population and substantial post-harvest food losses,
Overall, incorporating FMWCNT-enhanced PCM into the solar dryer significantly enhanced energy storage and drying performance, making it a promising solution for
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The Southern African solar container market is experiencing significant growth, with demand increasing by over 420% in the past five years. Containerized solar solutions now account for approximately 38% of all temporary and mobile solar installations in the region. South Africa leads with 45% market share, driven by mining operations, agricultural applications, remote communities, and construction site power needs that have reduced energy costs by 60-70% compared to diesel generators. The average system size has increased from 40kW to over 250kW, with innovative container designs cutting transportation costs by 65% compared to traditional solutions. Emerging technologies including bifacial modules and integrated energy management have increased energy yields by 25-35%, while modular designs and local assembly have created new economic opportunities across the solar container value chain. Typical containerized projects now achieve payback periods of 3.5-5.5 years with levelized costs below R1.40/kWh.
Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across South Africa's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 70% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 40% while reducing costs by 35% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing (including Eskom time-of-use tariffs), increasing ROI by 50-70%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 90%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2.5-4.5 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (250kWh-850kWh) starting at R1.6 million and 40ft containers (850kWh-2.5MWh) from R3.2 million, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.