Modern Solar Drying in Afghanistan - Revision history

Rebecca Navarro: /* Results and Lessons Learnt */

2019-06-17T08:03:02Z

Results and Lessons Learnt

Janna Schneider: /* Results and Lessons Learnt */

2019-01-22T13:45:19Z

Results and Lessons Learnt

Jean d'Amour Mwongereza: /* Overview */

2016-10-10T09:48:57Z

Overview

Lisafeldmann at 11:37, 31 March 2015

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Ranisha at 08:15, 26 February 2015

2015-02-26T08:15:02Z

Manuela Guenther at 12:33, 25 February 2015

2015-02-25T12:33:05Z

Johannes zur Bonsen at 10:10, 23 February 2015

2015-02-23T10:10:34Z

Ranisha at 14:20, 20 February 2015

2015-02-20T14:20:45Z

Ranisha: /* Overview */

2015-02-20T14:19:29Z

Overview

Johannes zur Bonsen: /* Technology and Processing */

2015-02-19T08:59:56Z

Technology and Processing

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 = Results and Lessons Learnt =
-The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), availabel raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not successful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end- consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
+The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), available raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not successful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end-consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
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 = Results and Lessons Learnt =
-The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), availabel raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not succesful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end- consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
+The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), availabel raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not successful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end- consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
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 = Further Information =

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 = Overview =
-The project Modern Solar Drying in [[Afghanistan_Energy_Situation|Afghanistan]] aimed at the testing of small solar dryers to improve the quality of solar dried fruits in Afghanistan, the promotion of the technology amongst the population, the development of capacity building and the launch of a small solar food business. The project partner was [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Afghan_Bedmoschk_Solar_Centre Afghan Bedmoschk Solar Center e.V.], a NGO specialised in environmental protection, education and development aid. The project was part of the [https://www.ises.org/index.php?id=98 ISES Solar Food Processing Project.]<br/><br/>
+The project Modern Solar Drying in [[Afghanistan Energy Situation|Afghanistan]] aimed at the testing of small solar dryers to improve the quality of solar dried fruits in Afghanistan, the promotion of the technology amongst the population, the development of capacity building and the launch of a small solar food business. The project partner was [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Afghan_Bedmoschk_Solar_Centre Afghan Bedmoschk Solar Center e.V.], a NGO specialised in environmental protection, education and development aid. The project was part of the [https://www.ises.org/index.php?id=98 ISES Solar Food Processing Project.]<br/><br/>
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 = Technology and Processing =

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 = Overview =
 = Technology and Processing =
 = Results and Lessons Learnt =
 The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), availabel raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not succesful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end- consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
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 = Further Information =
-*[[Afghanistan Energy Situation|Afghanistan Energy Situation]]
+*[[Afghanistan_Energy_Situation|Afghanistan Energy Situation]]
 *[[Portal:Solar|Solar portal on energypedia]]
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-The project Modern Solar Drying in [[Afghanistan Energy Situation|Afghanistan]] aimed at the testing of small solar dryers to improve the quality of solar dried fruits in Afghanistan, the promotion of the technology amongst the population, the development of capacity building and the launch of a small solar food business. The project partner was [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Afghan_Bedmoschk_Solar_Centre Afghan Bedmoschk Solar Center e.V.], a NGO specialised in environmental protection, education and development aid. The project was part of the [https://www.ises.org/index.php?id=98 ISES Solar Food Processing Project.]<br/><br/>
+The project Modern Solar Drying in [[Afghanistan Energy Situation|Afghanistan]] aimed at the testing of small solar dryers to improve the quality of solar dried fruits in Afghanistan, the promotion of the technology amongst the population, the development of capacity building and the launch of a small solar food business. The project partner was [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Afghan_Bedmoschk_Solar_Centre Afghan Bedmoschk Solar Center e.V.], a NGO specialised in environmental protection, education and development aid. The project was part of the [https://www.ises.org/index.php?id=98 ISES Solar Food Processing Project.]<br/>
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 In Afghanistan, due to the dry climate, the drying of fruits and vegetables is a common way to preserve them. Traditionally, the edibles are cut in pieces and placed on flat grounds such as a rooftop. This method has some drawbacks as the food is not protected against dust, dirt and insects. [[File:Wisions solar tunnel dryer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A schematic drawing of a solar tunnel dryer, © WISIONS]]As an alternative, solar tunnel dryers of 2x1 m in size, small versions of the [http://www.innotech-ing.de/Innotech/english/Tunneldryer.html Hohenheim Solar Tunnel Dryer], were tested under Afghan conditions. Their small size allows farmers to test and evaluate the technology in a useful and non-expensive way. The dryers were distributed as a package, which included training about the set-up, use and maintenance, storing and marketing and a set of packaging materials. Training was offered in German and Persian. During the process of drying, the products were dried from 7kg to 0,4 to 1kg. The drying process took 3 to 5 days. The dried products were packed into 200gr packages and sold using newly-designed labels in Dari and English.<br/><br/>
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 The project resulted in positive outcomes. Overall, 42 dryers were installed and training provided. There is a strong interest for solar food processing in Afghanistan thanks to favorable natural conditions for this method of preserving food (sunny and dry climate), availabel raw materials and the traditionaly widespread use of it. However, a marketing campaign was not succesful because of the difficult political situation. The end prices of the dried products were also too high for selling them to the general public in Kabul: a potential marketing campaign should therefore target wealthier end- consumers. The potential for larger scale production and distribution is economically viable as a higher quality of dried products leads to higher prices and thus higher income for farmers.<br/>
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 The project Modern Solar Drying in Afghanistan was aimed at the testing of small solar dryers to improve the quality of solar dried fruits in Afghanistan, the promotion of the technology amongst the population, the development of capacity building and the launch of a small solar food business. The project partner was [http://solarcooking.wikia.com/wiki/Afghan_Bedmoschk_Solar_Centre Afghan Bedmoschk Solar Center e.V.], a NGO specialised in environmental protection, education and development aid. The project was part of the [https://www.ises.org/index.php?id=98 ISES Solar Food Processing Project.]<br/>
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 = Technology and Processing<br/> =
-In Afghanistan, due to the dry climate, the drying of fruits and vegetables is a common way to preserve them. Traditionally, the edibles are cut in pieces and placed on flat ground such as rooftops. This method has some drawbacks as the food is not protected against dust, dirt and insects. [[File:Wisions solar tunnel dryer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A schmeatic drawing of a solar tunnel dryer, © WISIONS]]As an alternative, solar tunnel dryers of 2x1 m in size, small versions of the [http://www.innotech-ing.de/Innotech/english/Tunneldryer.html Hohenheim Solar Tunnel Dryer], have been tested under the afghan conditions. Their small size allows farmers to test and evaluate the technology in a useful and non-expensive way. The dryers were distributed as a package, which included training about set-up, use and maintenance, storing and marketing and a set of packaging materials. Training was offered in German and Persian. During the process of drying, the products were dried from 7kg to 0,4 to 1kg. The drying process took 3 to 5 days. The dried products were packed into 200gr packages and sold using newly-designed labels in Dari and English.<br/>
+In Afghanistan, due to the dry climate, the drying of fruits and vegetables is a common way to preserve them. Traditionally, the edibles are cut in pieces and placed on flat ground such as rooftops. This method has some drawbacks as the food is not protected against dust, dirt and insects. [[File:Wisions solar tunnel dryer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A schematic drawing of a solar tunnel dryer, © WISIONS]]As an alternative, solar tunnel dryers of 2x1 m in size, small versions of the [http://www.innotech-ing.de/Innotech/english/Tunneldryer.html Hohenheim Solar Tunnel Dryer], have been tested under the afghan conditions. Their small size allows farmers to test and evaluate the technology in a useful and non-expensive way. The dryers were distributed as a package, which included training about set-up, use and maintenance, storing and marketing and a set of packaging materials. Training was offered in German and Persian. During the process of drying, the products were dried from 7kg to 0,4 to 1kg. The drying process took 3 to 5 days. The dried products were packed into 200gr packages and sold using newly-designed labels in Dari and English.<br/>