• Solar crop drying can be feasible in many large scale applications.
• Solarwall panels are capable of supplying heat to drying process as predicted in the feasibility studies

BUT…..

• Weather and cost data are often difficult to obtain for accurate feasibility studies. - Recommend on site data collection for year prior to design
• Many existing crop drying facilities are designed, built and operated inefficiently - Before installing a solar drying system, experts should take the time to fully understand all aspects of the candidate facility. This time should include at least one drying season
• Facility should be upgraded and measures taken to reduce energy waste before solar -
  Commissioning may take a full drying season
• Engage a local expert
• Design manual should be prepared in conjunction with on site staff
• On site staff must be made comfortable with automatic operation
• Monitoring should be used to help refine operation Commit the necessary resources Consider clustering projects