Solar technology

Faced with crop spoilage in his village, 26-year-old Swuyievezo Dzudo used his science background to build a solar dryer that costs Rs 7,000. Now used by over 500 farmers in Nagaland, his invention is saving crops, boosting incomes, and earning national recognition.

According to the team from IIT, the prototype has tremendous potential for mass production.

Implementing solar-powered technology known as the ‘Inverterless System’, hamlets of Ramunigundla Thanda, Kesya Thanda, Jogi Thanda and Mantriya Thanda in rural Telangana now have access to uninterrupted electricity.

From a solar perspective, the buy-in from the family during and post installation is really critical.