Rudra Solar Energy Accelerates Rural Transformation Through Innovative Solar Dryers and Micro‑Entrepreneur Empowerment
Ahmedabad, (Gujarat) [India], June 28, 2025: Founded in 2006 by social entrepreneur Devang Joshi, Rudra Solar Energy quickly established itself as a pioneering manufacturer of solar-thermal technologies. Headquartered in Ahmedabad with registered facilities in Surat, the company develops and distributes sustainable solar solutions including cookers, ovens, dryers, desalination units, and hot-air generators
Dedicated to promoting environmental responsibility and rural development, Rudra Solar Energy’s flagship innovation—the advanced solar dryer—addresses critical challenges in post-harvest processing. Their product lineup spans domestic solar dryer, industrial solar dryer, hybrid solar dryer, solar conduction dryer, tunnel dryer, mushroom-specific, and spice-specific dryer models, also they have cookers, ovens, and desalination systems
Advanced Drying Technology
Leveraging conduction and convection heating, Rudra’s solar dryers provide enclosed, hygienic, and energy-efficient environments for drying agricultural produce. These features ensure superior preservation of color, aroma, flavor, and nutrients compared to traditional sun-drying methods
National and Global Impact
Over the past decade, Rudra Solar Energy has deployed approximately 30,000 solar drying units across India, enabling over 2,000 small-scale agro-processing enterprises in the last five years. In total, more than 40,000 units have been installed across 1,200+ postal codes, from the northern reaches of Kargil to Kanyakumari in the south. The company has also exported its products to 18 countries
Social media updates confirm that Rudra has supplied over 40,000 dryers throughout India and abroad, underscoring the expanding global interest in its renewable agricultural technologies
Empowering Micro‑Entrepreneurs
Rudra Solar Energy has catalyzed rural entrepreneurship by partnering with women-led self-help groups and micro-entrepreneurs in regions such as Mizoram, Assam, and Gujarat. Supported by organizations like SELCO Foundation, these groups utilize solar dryers to convert seasonal produce into high-value finished goods, including dried spices, ginger, and dates
These initiatives have opened market access for rural producers, enabling them to command premium pricing in urban markets. Testimonies from northeastern India highlight how these technologies have elevated local incomes and entrepreneurship opportunities .
Research, Collaboration, and Scaling
With a strong emphasis on innovation, Rudra conducts ongoing R&D in an in-house automated testing facility, constantly refining its products. Collaborations with institutions such as PDEU’s iGrowGreen Academy, SELCO Foundation, agricultural universities, IITs, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) support field trials and student-led projects in zero-energy technologies .
Strategic partnerships and CSR initiatives have so far enabled the training of more than 1,000 micro-entrepreneurs in solar-thermal applications .
Environmental and Social Benefits
By replacing traditional firewood-fueled drying and cooking methods, Rudra encourages a significant reduction in indoor air pollution—an issue linked to over 1.5 million premature deaths annually in India alone. These solar solutions also decrease dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate deforestation, while enabling off-grid energy access in rural areas
Looking Ahead
Rudra Solar Energy is expanding its R&D efforts to develop hybrid solar-electric dryers, upscale cookers, solar desalination units, and industrial hot-air systems. The company is engaged in patent development and plans to establish dedicated zero-energy research and training centers. Future initiatives include domestic manufacturing scale-up and enhanced export efforts across Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia .
About Rudra Solar Energy
- Founder: Devang Joshi, an engineer turned social entrepreneur with experience at L&T, BARC, and defense projects
- Founded: 2006, based in Ahmedabad; manufacturing facilities and administrative office also located in Surat
- Business Status: Privately held, annual turnover between ₹0.5–2.5 crore.
- Reach: Over 40,000 solar dryers installed across India, exports to 18 countries, serving more than 1,200 postal zones
Media Contact
Regd Off And Works : “हिरण्यगर्भ” Plot no 7, Siddhi Industrial Estate 2, Dhamatvan Undrel Road, At And Post Dhamatvan, Ta : Daskroi, Dist Ahmedabad, Pin 382433, Gujarat, Bharat.
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