July 2025 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat:In a world where rural communities often face post-harvest losses, unreliable energy, and limited market access, Rudra Solar Energy is proving that clean energy can fuel more than just power—it can ignite prosperity.
Founded in 2006 by Devang Joshi, a former L&T, Rudra Solar Energy has emerged as a leading innovator in solar-thermal technology, developing sustainable tools like solar cookers, ovens, desalination systems, and—its flagship innovation—solar dryers. Based in Ahmedabad with facilities in Surat, Rudra is transforming how agricultural produce is processed, preserved, and sold across India and globally.
Drying With Purpose
Rudra’s range of solar dryers—spanning domestic to industrial, hybrid, tunnel, spice-specific, and mushroom-specific models—use conduction and convection heating to create hygienic, enclosed drying environments. These solar dryers maintain the color, aroma, nutrients, and flavor of produce, offering a major leap over traditional open sun-drying methods.
Today, over 40,000 units have been installed across 1,200+ locations in India, and the company exports to 18 countries, powering over 2,000 small-scale agro-entrepreneurs.
Livelihoods in Every Ray of Sunlight
From turmeric and ginger to jackfruit, dates, and chili, Rudra’s solar dryers are enabling rural communities to convert seasonal produce into high-value, shelf-stable goods that are sold in urban and export markets. These products are not only reducing waste but also creating real income for farmers, especially women-led self-help groups in regions like Mizoram, Gujarat, and the Northeast.
Now, thanks to Rudra’s support, you can buy these naturally sun-dried, chemical-free products online, supporting the farmers and entrepreneurs directly.
Explore and shop here: Empowering Rural India – Rudra Solar Products
From spice powders to dried fruit and herbal infusions, every item you purchase helps support clean energy adoption, sustainable farming, and local livelihoods.
Backed by Science, Driven by Impact
With strong research collaborations involving, SELCO Foundation, agricultural universities, IITs, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Rudra continually refines its solar technologies. Their automated in-house R&D facility is now developing hybrid solar-electric dryers and industrial hot-air systems, while also working on patents and plans for zero-energy research and training hubs.
CSR initiatives and training partnerships have empowered over 1,000 micro-entrepreneurs so far—ensuring the know-how travels as far as the technology.
A Cleaner, Fairer Future
By replacing traditional firewood drying with solar alternatives, Rudra Solar Energy is tackling both climate change and public health. Less smoke means fewer respiratory issues. Less fuelwood means less deforestation. And solar means sustainable, off-grid resilience.
In the words of founder Devang Joshi,
“We’re not just drying food—we’re drying it cleanly, efficiently, and in a way that sustains both nature and livelihoods.
Want to Get Involved or Start Your Own Solar Journey?
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“Hiranyagarbha”, Plot No. 7, Siddhi Industrial Estate 2, Dhamatvan Undrel Road, Dhamatvan, Ta: Daskroi, Dist. Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 382433
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+91 94294 46671 | +91 77779 72332
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