Solar dryer technology can be utilized in small-scale food processing industries for producing hygienic, high-quality food products. Solar dryers use solar radiation to heat air that is used to remove moisture from material placed inside the enclosure. 

Post-harvest losses (PHL) is denying the women and youths smallholder farmers income generation opportunities. Therefore, investment in sustainable agricultural technologies such as low-cost solar driers could not only help in mitigating climate changes but also, help the smallholder farmers diversify their livelihoods while reducing PHL.

Post-harvest loss (PHL) remains a threat to food and nutrition security and sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is derailing the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals such as zero hunger (SDG 2) and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12). Practices and technologies however; access and Uptake of this technologies is limited.