FPC Partnership Opportunity with Rudra Solar Energy
Build a Farmer-Owned Food Processing & Value-Addition Business
Rudra Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd. invites Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Farmer Producer Organisations, agricultural producer companies, cooperatives and farmer-owned enterprises to explore business opportunities in solar drying, food processing, agricultural value addition, branding and B2B market development.
A Farmer Producer Company can move beyond the aggregation and sale of fresh agricultural produce and develop its own processing and value-addition business.
From:
Farmer Production → Collection → Fresh Produce Sale
Towards:
Farmer Production → FPC Procurement → Processing → Solar Drying → Value Addition → Packaging → Branding → B2B / Retail Market
This can help an FPC explore new business models while creating additional value from the agricultural produce of its shareholder farmers.
About Rudra Solar Energy
Rudra Solar Energy is a specialized solar thermal technology company with more than 20 years of experience in solar thermal engineering, product development, manufacturing, testing and field deployment.
The company started its journey in 2006 and was incorporated as a Private Limited company in 2023.
Its technologies are deployed across 20 countries and all Indian States and Union Territories. The company's portfolio includes:
Solar Dryers
Solar Cookers
Solar Ovens
Solar Desalination
Food Processing Solutions
Solar Thermal Technologies
Rudra Solar Energy currently reports approximately 45,000+ Solar Dryer users and experience contributing to the creation of 15,000+ micro-entrepreneurs. The company also has in-house R&D, manufacturing capabilities, patents, certifications and research collaborations.
Why Should an FPC Partner with Rudra Solar Energy?
An FPC already has one of the most important resources required for food-processing business development:
A Network of Farmer Shareholders
Farmers produce:
Fruits
Vegetables
Spices
Herbs
Coconut
Fish
Medicinal plants
Millets
Pulses
Other agricultural commodities
The FPC can potentially convert part of this production into processed and value-added products.
Traditional Model
Farmer → FPC → Fresh Produce → Market
Value-Addition Model
Farmer → FPC → Aggregation → Processing → Solar Drying → Packaging → Branding → Market
This creates a pathway toward farmer-owned processing and marketing.
Rudra Solar Energy's current website identifies FPOs, FPCs, SHGs, cooperatives, farmers, NGOs and food-processing businesses among potential users of its solar drying technology.
What Can an FPC Do with Solar Drying Technology?
A solar dryer can become part of an FPC's:
Post-harvest management system
Food-processing unit
Value-addition centre
Common processing facility
Farmer-owned enterprise
Women-led processing programme
B2B ingredient business
Branded food business
Depending on the commodity and selected system, an FPC can explore drying applications for:
Fruits
Mango
Banana
Amla
Guava
Papaya
Pineapple
Jackfruit
Apple
Grapes
Fig
Sapota
Citrus fruits
Vegetables
Tomato
Onion
Garlic
Carrot
Beetroot
Okra
Potato
Leafy vegetables
Green vegetables
Spices
Chilli
Turmeric
Ginger
Coriander
Cumin
Fenugreek
Black pepper
Herbs & Medicinal Plants
Moringa
Tulsi
Mint
Curry leaves
Medicinal herbs
Aromatic plants
Other Commodities
Coconut
Copra
Fish
Seafood
Mushrooms
Flowers
Millets
Pulses
Minor Forest Produce
The appropriate dryer configuration and processing method should be selected according to the commodity, quantity, moisture content, final product and market requirement.
FPC as a Food Processing Company
A Farmer Producer Company can potentially develop multiple business functions:
Procurement
Purchase or aggregate agricultural produce from shareholder farmers.
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Sorting & Grading
Prepare suitable raw material.
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Processing
Cutting, cleaning, peeling or other required preparation.
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Solar Drying
Controlled drying using an appropriate solar dryer.
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Value Addition
Develop dried products, powders, flakes or other suitable formats.
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Packaging
Pack according to market requirements.
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Branding
Build an FPC-owned brand.
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Sales
Develop B2B, retail and institutional markets.
FPC Solar Dryer Business Model
Model 1 – FPC-Owned Processing Unit
The FPC purchases a solar dryer and operates its own processing facility.
Shareholder Farmers → FPC → Processing → Solar Drying → FPC Brand → Market
Model 2 – Common Facility Centre
The FPC establishes shared drying and processing infrastructure for its farmer members.
Multiple Farmers → FPC Collection → Common Facility → Processing → Market
Model 3 – FPC-Owned Brand
The FPC develops its own consumer or B2B brand.
For example:
Farmer Turmeric
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FPC Processing
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Drying
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Grinding
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FPC Turmeric Powder
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FPC Brand
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Market
Model 4 – FPC + Women SHGs
The FPC can work with women SHGs for:
Processing
Drying
Packaging
Labelling
Product preparation
This can create a collaborative farmer-and-women enterprise model.
Model 5 – FPC + B2B Buyer
The FPC can identify a B2B buyer first and then develop products according to the buyer's required:
Quantity
Quality
Moisture level
Packaging
Specifications
Delivery schedule
Model 6 – FPC + CSR / NGO
An FPC can work with CSR organisations or development partners for suitable projects involving:
Food processing
Women entrepreneurship
Rural livelihoods
Agricultural value addition
Post-harvest management
Why Solar Drying Can Create an Opportunity for FPCs
Agricultural production can be highly seasonal.
During harvest periods, farmers may face:
High volumes
Perishability
Price fluctuations
Limited local processing
Transportation challenges
Quality deterioration
Limited storage options
For suitable commodities, drying can provide an additional processing route.
Instead of selling all produce immediately as fresh produce, the FPC can evaluate whether a portion can be:
Processed → Dried → Stored / Marketed → Sold as a Value-Added Product
The commercial feasibility should be evaluated commodity by commodity.
FPC Value-Addition Examples
Mango
Fresh Mango
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Sorting
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Slicing
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Solar Drying
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Dried Mango
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Packaging
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FPC Brand
Moringa
Fresh Moringa Leaves
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Cleaning
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Solar Drying
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Moringa Powder
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Packaging
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B2B / Retail
Chilli
Fresh Chilli
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Sorting
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Solar Drying
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Dried Chilli
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Flakes / Powder
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FPC Brand
Turmeric
Fresh Turmeric
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Processing
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Drying
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Grinding
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Turmeric Powder
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Packaging
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Market
Tomato
Fresh Tomato
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Processing
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Solar Drying
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Dried Tomato / Flakes / Powder
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Packaging
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B2B / Retail
FPC B2B Business Opportunities
A Farmer Producer Company can develop a B2B customer base for value-added agricultural products.
Potential customers may include:
Food Manufacturers
For dried ingredients and processed agricultural products.
Spice Companies
For dried spices, flakes and powders.
Herbal Companies
For dried herbs and botanical ingredients.
Bakery & Food Businesses
For suitable dried fruits and ingredients.
Hotels & Restaurants
For dried vegetables, herbs and garnishing ingredients.
Retailers
For packaged consumer products.
Exporters
For products meeting applicable quality and regulatory requirements.
Institutional Buyers
For larger-volume supply requirements.
Actual buyer requirements should be confirmed before commercial-scale production.
FPC B2B Business Model
Raw Material
FPC Farmer Shareholders
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Aggregation
FPC Procurement
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Processing
FPC Processing Facility
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Solar Drying
Rudra Solar Energy Technology
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Value Addition
Dried / Powder / Flakes / Other Products
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Packaging
FPC Packaging
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Branding
FPC Brand
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B2B / Retail
Customer
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Revenue
FPC Business Revenue
FPC + Women Entrepreneurship
A Farmer Producer Company can create additional opportunities for women in the value chain.
For example:
FPC
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Provides raw agricultural material
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Women SHG / Women Enterprise
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Processing + Drying + Packaging
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FPC / SHG Brand
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Market
This can combine:
Farmer Aggregation + Women Entrepreneurship + Food Processing + Solar Technology
FPC + Rural Entrepreneurship
An FPC can develop a local ecosystem around its processing centre.
Potential local roles include:
Raw material collection
Transportation
Sorting
Grading
Processing
Solar drying
Packaging
Labelling
Sales
Marketing
Distribution
This can create multiple points of participation around the FPC's value chain.
Solar Dryer Capacity Selection for an FPC
Choosing the right dryer is an important part of the business plan.
An FPC should assess:
Raw Material Availability
How much fresh produce can realistically be collected?
Processing Season
For how many days or months is the commodity available?
Daily Throughput
How much fresh material needs to be processed per day?
Product
What is the final product?
Drying Requirement
What drying conditions are appropriate?
Market
Who will buy the final product?
Utilisation
How many days per year can the dryer realistically operate?
Future Expansion
Will the FPC require additional capacity later?
Rudra Solar Energy currently lists solar dryer capacities from approximately 2.5 kg to 500 kg, along with custom industrial models. Hybrid options are also available for applications requiring additional operating flexibility.
FPC Solar Dryer Project Planning
STEP 1 – Identify Major Commodities
Select the top commodities produced by shareholder farmers.
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STEP 2 – Identify Value-Added Products
Determine what products can realistically be developed.
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STEP 3 – Study the Market
Identify potential buyers before investing heavily in production.
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STEP 4 – Calculate Raw Material
Estimate:
Seasonal volume
Daily availability
Procurement price
Processing quantity
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STEP 5 – Determine Capacity
Select the appropriate dryer based on actual processing requirements.
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STEP 6 – Develop the Business Plan
Calculate:
Raw material
Labour
Processing
Drying
Packaging
Transportation
Marketing
Sales
Expected revenue
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STEP 7 – Deploy Technology
Purchase and install the selected solar dryer.
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STEP 8 – Train the Team
Train operators in appropriate product handling and dryer operation.
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STEP 9 – Pilot Production
Start with selected commodities and test the process.
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STEP 10 – Commercial Production
Scale products with demonstrated market demand.
What Rudra Solar Energy Can Provide to FPCs
Solar Drying Technology
Rudra Solar Energy offers multiple solar dryer configurations for agricultural and food-processing applications.
Product Information
Technical specifications
Capacity information
Application guidance
Product configurations
Hybrid options
Technical Guidance
Support for understanding:
Dryer selection
Capacity requirements
Commodity applications
Drying-system configuration
Project Discussions
For larger FPC projects, project-specific technology and commercial discussions can be undertaken.
Application Knowledge
Rudra Solar Energy's product portfolio includes applications for fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and other food-processing categories.
FPC Common Facility Centre Opportunity
An FPC can consider developing a Solar Drying & Food Processing Common Facility Centre.
Possible Infrastructure
Solar dryer
Processing area
Sorting area
Cleaning area
Cutting/preparation area
Packaging area
Storage
Product-development area
The exact infrastructure should be designed according to the FPC's commodity, production volume, regulatory requirements and market.
FPC + CSR + Rudra Solar Energy
A collaborative model can be explored:
CSR Partner
Project funding / support
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FPC
Farmer network + raw material + local management
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Rudra Solar Energy
Solar dryer technology + technical guidance
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Farmer Shareholders
Agricultural production
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FPC Processing Centre
Processing + drying + value addition
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Market
B2B / Retail / Institutional
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Impact
Farmer value addition + enterprise development + women participation
This type of partnership can be considered for eligible CSR projects, subject to the CSR organisation's policies and applicable requirements.
FPC + Government Scheme Opportunities
FPCs may also explore relevant government schemes or programmes related to:
Food processing
Agricultural infrastructure
Farmer organisations
Value addition
Micro food processing
Common facilities
Rural entrepreneurship
Rudra Solar Energy can provide product and technical information required for project discussions.
However, scheme eligibility, subsidy, loan approval and government assistance are determined by the applicable scheme guidelines and competent authorities.
Rudra Solar Energy does not guarantee subsidy approval.
FPC Market Development Strategy
A Farmer Producer Company can develop a structured market strategy.
Phase 1 – Local Market
Sell value-added products within the local district.
Phase 2 – Regional Market
Expand to nearby cities and regional buyers.
Phase 3 – B2B
Supply food manufacturers, retailers and institutional buyers.
Phase 4 – Brand Development
Build a recognised FPC-owned brand.
Phase 5 – Larger Markets
Explore larger institutional and export opportunities where commercially and legally suitable.
FPC Branding Opportunity
A Farmer Producer Company can use its farmer ownership as part of its brand story.
For example:
Farmer-Owned Product
Produced by Farmers
Processed by the FPC
Dried using Solar Technology
Packed by the FPC
Marketed under the FPC Brand
This can create a clear value-chain story:
Farmer → FPC → Product → Consumer
FPC Product Portfolio Development
Once the solar drying infrastructure is established, an FPC can evaluate multiple products.
Fruit Category
Dried mango
Dried banana
Amla products
Dried pineapple
Dried papaya
Dried jackfruit
Vegetable Category
Dried tomato
Dried onion
Dried garlic
Vegetable flakes
Vegetable powders
Spice Category
Dried chilli
Chilli flakes
Chilli powder
Dried turmeric
Turmeric powder
Dried ginger
Herbal Category
Moringa powder
Dried mint
Dried tulsi
Dried curry leaves
Herbal ingredients
Other Categories
Coconut products
Copra
Dried fish
Dried flowers
Mushrooms
Millets
Pulses
Minor Forest Produce
The FPC should select products based on farmer production, processing feasibility, market demand and commercial viability.
FPC Business Opportunity: From Raw Produce to Finished Product
Traditional
Farmer → Raw Produce → Trader → Market
Value Addition
Farmer → FPC → Processing → Solar Drying → Packaging → Branding → B2B/Retail
The second model can potentially create additional value within the FPC's own business ecosystem.
Why Partner with Rudra Solar Energy?
20+ Years of Solar Thermal Experience
Rudra Solar Energy has been working in solar thermal technology since 2006.
45,000+ Solar Dryer Users
The company currently reports more than 45,000 solar dryer users.
15,000+ Micro-Entrepreneurs
The company reports experience contributing to more than 15,000 micro-entrepreneurs.
20+ Countries
Its technologies are reported to be deployed across more than 20 countries.
All Indian States & Union Territories
The company reports technology deployment across all Indian States and Union Territories.
Multiple Capacities
Solar dryer configurations are available for small, medium, commercial and larger applications.
Food-Processing Applications
Rudra Solar Energy develops solar-drying solutions for agricultural and food-processing applications.
FPC Partnership Philosophy
Rudra Solar Energy believes an FPC should not be dependent only on fresh produce sales.
The opportunity is to help FPCs explore:
Farmer Ownership
Aggregation
Processing
Solar Drying
Value Addition
Branding
Market Development
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Farmer-Owned Enterprise
The objective is to create a business model where the FPC can develop its own products and markets.
Important: No Guaranteed Buyback or Orders
Rudra Solar Energy believes in transparent business communication.
Rudra Solar Energy does not promise:
Guaranteed buyback
Guaranteed orders
Guaranteed income
Guaranteed profit
Guaranteed market
Guaranteed subsidy
The FPC is responsible for:
Business planning
Product development
Quality
Food safety
Packaging
Branding
Market development
Sales
Rudra Solar Energy's role is to provide solar drying technology, product information and appropriate technical support.
FPC Partnership Process
1. Contact Rudra Solar Energy
Share your FPC profile and business requirements.
2. Understand Your Farmer Base
Discuss:
Number of shareholders
Major commodities
Production volume
Geographic area
Existing processing activities
3. Identify Value-Addition Opportunities
Select commodities and potential products.
4. Assess Market
Identify B2B, retail and institutional opportunities.
5. Select Technology
Choose the appropriate solar dryer capacity and configuration.
6. Commercial Proposal
Receive technical and commercial details.
7. Purchase & Deployment
Order and deploy the selected system.
8. Training & Trial
Conduct initial batches and establish processing practices.
9. Commercial Production
Start regular production based on market demand.
10. Scale the Business
Add products, capacity and customers as the business develops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an FPC?
An FPC, or Farmer Producer Company, is a company structure through which farmer producers can collectively undertake activities such as aggregation, procurement, processing, marketing and other business operations.
Can an FPC purchase a Rudra Solar Dryer?
Yes. FPCs can explore solar drying systems according to their commodity and processing requirements.
Can an FPC use one dryer for multiple products?
A suitable multipurpose dryer can be used for compatible products in separate batches. Product-specific drying conditions should be established for each commodity.
What products can an FPC dry?
Depending on the application, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs, medicinal plants, coconut, fish, seafood, mushrooms, flowers and other suitable agricultural products can be explored.
What dryer capacity should an FPC choose?
Capacity should be based on fresh raw material availability, daily processing requirements, batch size, commodity and future expansion plans.
Can an FPC develop its own brand?
Yes. An FPC can develop its own branded value-added products subject to applicable food, labelling and regulatory requirements.
Can FPCs work with women SHGs?
Yes. FPCs can develop partnerships with women SHGs for processing, drying, packaging and other value-chain activities.
Can CSR organisations support FPC solar-dryer projects?
Eligible CSR projects can be explored with CSR organisations, subject to the organisation's CSR policy and applicable requirements.
Can FPCs supply dried products to companies?
Yes. FPCs can explore B2B buyers such as food manufacturers, spice companies, retailers, exporters and institutional buyers, subject to meeting buyer specifications.
Does Rudra Solar Energy buy products from FPCs?
No. Rudra Solar Energy does not provide guaranteed buyback or guaranteed orders. The FPC develops its own product and market.
Can Rudra Solar Energy help select the right dryer?
Yes. FPCs can provide information about their commodity, quantity, processing requirements and business model for a product-selection discussion.
Become a Rudra Solar Energy FPC Partner
Are You a Farmer Producer Company?
Do You Want to Start Food Processing?
Do You Want to Add Value to Your Shareholder Farmers' Produce?
Do You Want to Build an FPC-Owned Brand?
Do You Want to Develop B2B Food-Processing Business?
Do You Want to Establish a Solar Drying & Value-Addition Facility?
Let's Explore a Partnership.
Farmer Shareholders
FPC Aggregation
Solar Drying Technology
Food Processing
Value Addition
Packaging & Branding
B2B / Retail Market
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Farmer-Owned Value Addition Business
Partner with Rudra Solar Energy
20+ Years of Solar Thermal Experience
45,000+ Solar Dryer Users
15,000+ Micro-Entrepreneurs
20+ Countries
All Indian States & Union Territories
Multiple Solar Dryer Capacities
FPO | FPC | SHG | NGO | Farmer | Food Processor Applications
These figures are based on information currently published by Rudra Solar Energy and may change as the company's deployment data are updated.
FPC Partnership Contact
Rudra Solar Energy Pvt. Ltd.
Email: sales@rudrasolarenergy.com
Phone: 08048042070
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Build a Farmer-Owned Food Processing Business
From Farmer → FPC → Procurement → Processing → Solar Drying → Value Addition → Branding → Market
Partner with Rudra Solar Energy and explore the next stage of agricultural value addition.
Your Farmers. Your FPC. Your Products. Your Brand. Our Solar Drying Technology.