Department Of Horticulture, Ladakh

Fruit & Vegetable Processing

Clean Energy Drying for Ladakh’s Apricot Harvest

Solar Solutions

Problem

Ladakh’s apricot harvest window is extremely short, and traditional open-air drying exposes the fruit to insects, unpredictable weather, and uneven moisture reduction.

Solution

The Solar Air Heating system installed for the Department of Horticulture, Ladakh enables fast, hygienic drying by reducing moisture from 85% to 15% using renewable energy.