Energy analysis and feasibility of using solar energy in the novel hybrid system of a solar hot plate dryer in Iran.

The drying process in agriculture is energy-intensive and traditionally relies on fossil fuels, which are becoming less reliable and more expensive. This study designed and simulated a hybrid solar hot plate dryer system using the computer to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The system's main components are a flat plate collector, photovoltaic panels, and a wind turbine.