Recent Advancements in Technical Design and Thermal Performance Enhancement of Solar Greenhouse Dryers

The food industry is responsible for supplying the demand of ever-increasing global population. chain one major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and waste accounts one-third produced food. A solution this problem preserving crops, vegetables, fruits with help an ancient method sun drying. For drying agricultural marine products, several types dryers are also being developed. However, they require a large amount energy supplied conventionally from pollutant sources. environmental concerns depletion risks fossil fuels persuade researchers developers seek alternative solutions. To perform applications, sustainable solar power may be effective because it highly accessible in most regions world. Greenhouse (GHDs) simple facilities that can provide capacities products. This study reviews integration GHDs different technologies, including photovoltaic (PV), photovoltaic-thermal (PVT), thermal collectors. Additionally, solar-assisted (SGHDs) heat pumps storage (TES) units, as well their hybrid configuration considering other renewable sources, investigated improve performance. In regard, review presents discusses recent advances field. economic analysis SGHDs presented key factor make these commercially available.