Introduksi Pengeringan Cabai Menggunakan Pengering Efek Rumah Kaca untuk Meningkatkan Nilai Tambah dan Pascapanen di Desa

Yuliasari, Hikmah
Syska, Kavadya
Ropiudin, Ropiudin
Verry, Verry
Budiyah, Feriani
Ridwan, Muhammad
Aji, Dhimas Oki Permata

Nanggroe: Journal Of Scholarly Service
Vol 4, No 11 (2026): February 2026

This community service activity aimed to introduce a greenhouse-effect solar dryer (GESD) technology for chili postharvest processing in Kedungweru Village. The main issue faced by farmers was high postharvest losses due to unpredictable weather and conventional open sun-drying methods. The implementation included problem identification, technical training, field demonstrations, and participatory-based mentoring and monitoring. The results showed a 40–60% reduction in drying time compared to traditional sun drying, improved product quality in terms of color and hygiene, and increased selling prices by 25–35%. The activity enhanced community technical capacity in postharvest management, strengthened food resilience, and promoted village-based economic development through appropriate renewable energy technology. This model is replicable in other chili-producing regions with similar agroclimatic conditions.