2. What will be the temperature of the hot air from the system ?
It will be in the range of 60 to 80°C depending upon solar radiation. The hot air could be used for total energy delivery for low temperature applications while it could be used as partial energy delivery or preheating for higher temperature.

3. What are the possible applications / uses ?

• Drying of agro and allied products, food items like fruits, vegetables, chillies, tea-leaves, fish, salt etc.
• Drying of processed leather, ceramic, chemicals etc.
• Hot air required for process heat applications in industries.
  

4. What are the advantages of using SAHS ?

• Can save in fuel cost to the extent of 25 % or more depending upon the nature of fuel replaced.
• Can ensure uniform heating, better quality of dried products and get better price

5. How are the systems installed ?
            The systems will have to be designed based on the site conditions and the heating requirements of the products and maintained as per the instructions of the supplier

6. What are the purposes for which SAHS have been used so far ?
SAHS have been installed so far for the following purposes :

• Preheating of air for tea drying
• Chillies drying
• Coriander seed drying
• Fish drying
• Coffee beans drying
• Leather drying
• Salt drying
• Cloth drying
• Dal processing
• Fruits and Vegetables dehydration
  
  

7. Is there any problem in the operation of the unit ?
No problem has been reported so far.

8. What is the potential available for solar air drying / heating ?
The SAHS can be used in many industrial activities ( drying / heating ) such as chemical, pharmaceutical, bulk durg, limited areas of textiles and hosieries, tannery, edible oil etc.

9. Is there any financial assistance available for installation of SAHS ?
At present subsidy is given by MNRE upto 50 % cost for non- profit institutions and 35% cost for commercial and industrial organisations subject to a maximum limit.The availability and other details regarding subsidy will vary from time to time. The correct details may be obtained by contacting TEDA office.