Solar Brother offers plans for a high-performance solar food dehydrator

Thanks to the success of the crowdfunding campaign for the OMY solar food dehydrator on Ullule, here is the video tutorial for building your own solar dehydrator for plants, fruit and vegetables, carefully crafted by Dimitri. You can also download the free solar dehydrator plans. 

The design of the solar dehydrator is deliberately based on low-tech technology, to make it easy for anyone to build the dryer independently and economically. No more surplus production, when the harvest is there, the sun is there, so let’s make the most of it!

What are the advantages of solar drying for fruit and vegetables?

• For use in all latitudes and all seasons: the solar dryer is equipped with a reflecto S.Reflect mirror, which increases the amount of solar radiation captured by directing it onto the absorber, where it is converted into heat. Its adjustable angle of inclination is designed for maximum coverage and for use in all latitudes and all seasons.
• Controlled air flow : as the food heats up, a natural warm air current is created, drawing moisture away from the food. To adjust the drying temperature to suit the food, the solar dryer is equipped with an electric ventilation system, powered by a solar panel.
• Modular design : food is arranged on modular and interchangeable trays as required. They offer intuitive operation and a compact, portable format.