Turning Sunlight into Smart Drying
At the core of Solar Saver II is Sematics®’ embedded platform, which transforms a passive solar dryer into a high-performance system - capable of intelligently adjusting to weather, energy availability, and product requirements.
Sematics® role spans the entire control stack:
- Real-time monitoring of internal temperature, humidity, airflow, and solar power output
- Automated control logic that optimises drying cycles based on crop and conditions
- Field-ready HMI and ultra-low-power wireless networking (BLE) for remote environments
- Secure data logging and syncing to enable long-term analysis and validation
By continuously analysing system performance and output data, the dryer not only becomes more energy efficient, but also offers a level of transparency and auditability unheard of in traditional off-grid systems.
We’re proud to be developing the intelligence behind Solar Saver II. This isn’t just a solar dryer - it’s a validated system for sustainable food preservation. Our technology is helping tune, test, and prove every aspect of performance, from energy efficiency to output quality.
Oliver Sharpe - Sematics, Technical Director.
A Complete System for Sustainable Food Security
Alongside Sematics®’ tech leadership, AgrifoodX is guiding the project’s food compliance and validation strategy - ensuring that dried produce meets both local standards and international export requirements. Their involvement enables the system to deliver not just performance, but trust and traceability.
The entire solution has been built for harsh environments: with no need for grid power, minimal maintenance, and adaptive logic that makes it simple for farmers to use. When internet connectivity is available, Sematics®’ backend synchronises data with the cloud - offering remote visibility, diagnostics, and continual learning across deployments.
In regions where post-harvest spoilage can exceed 30%, Solar Saver II offers a practical, scalable way to reduce waste, increase income, and improve nutritional outcomes - using nothing but sunlight and smart technology.
To learn more about Sematics® technology or to explore partnership opportunities, visit sematics.com.