Processing
Energy-Efficient Processing
Solar-powered mills, grinders, pulverisers and oil expellers.
What is it?
Motorised processing equipment matched to a solar or hybrid power source.
What problem does it solve?
- Manual processing bottlenecks
- High diesel or grid cost for motors
Who is it for?
- Flour and spice millers
- Oil expelling units
- Village enterprises
How does it work?
A correctly sized array and controller drive the motor directly or through a hybrid inverter.
Benefits
- More output per hour
- Predictable running cost
Limitations and trade-offs
- Load matching is critical
- Peak loads may need grid support
Typical applications
Food processing · Manufacturing