Parabolic Trough Solar Heat
for Tea Processing

Cut fuel costs up to 60% • Withering, fixation, drying • 120–250°C solar steam

KVB Parabolic Trough System for Tea

High fuel cost in tea manufacturing

Tea processing is a heat-driven operation where product quality and cost depend heavily on thermal energy. From withering to drying, your factory runs on continuous heat and steam.

Most tea factories rely on:

  • LPG / Furnace Oil / Diesel / Biomass
  • High thermal demand across multiple stages
  • Long operating hours during production cycles

Business Impact

  • Fuel cost = major operational expense
  • Rising and unpredictable fuel prices
  • High energy consumption in drying processes
  • Pressure to reduce emissions for export markets
  • Inefficient heat utilization increasing cost

You are not just processing tea — you are spending heavily on fuel every day.

What if you could reduce a major portion of your heat cost?

KVB Green Energies offers Parabolic Trough Solar Thermal Systems (PTC)
designed specifically for tea processing requirements.

What This System Does:

Generates steam
and hot air using solar energy
Supports withering,
fixation, and drying processes
Integrates with
existing boiler systems
Ensures uninterrupted
operation with hybrid control
Immediate
Impact:
Up to 40%reduction in
fuel consumption
Lower processingcost per kg of tea
Stable energy costfor long-term operations
This is not just energy saving — this is cost optimization for your factory.

Reliable & efficient system

System Process

  • Solar mirrors capture and concentrate sunlight
  • Heat is focused onto absorber tubes
  • Heat transfer fluid absorbs thermal energy
  • Steam or hot air is generated
  • Heat is supplied to tea processing operations
  • Boiler backup ensures continuous operation

Integration Options

  • Boiler Feedwater Preheating
  • Direct Steam Supply
  • Hot Air Generation for Drying
  • Hybrid Solar + Boiler Mode
  • Thermal Storage (optional)

Industrial Performance

  • Temperature Range: 120°C – 250°C
  • Efficiency: 50–70%
  • Solar Contribution: 20–60%
  • System Life: 20–30 years

Engineered for consistent heat delivery without affecting tea quality.

Across tea processing stages

Perfectly suited for all major tea manufacturing processes

Withering Chamber Heating

80–100°C consistent airflow

Kill-Green / Fixation

100–140°C precise control

Rolling & Conditioning

Steam-assisted processing

Drying & Moisture Removal

120–180°C efficient drying

Boiler Feedwater Heating

Improves overall efficiency

If your factory uses heat continuously — solar thermal is a perfect fit.

What tea factories gain

  • Financial Advantage – Reduce fuel consumption by 20–60%, lower cost per kg of production, protection from fuel price volatility
  • Operational Advantage – Seamless integration with existing systems, no disruption to production, automated hybrid operation
  • Strategic Advantage – Reduced carbon emissions, better compliance for export markets, improved sustainability branding

Lower cost + sustainable processing = higher competitiveness

Energy cost comparison tea

Strong returns for processing units

Typical returns for India tea industry

2–5 yrs
Payback period
30–40%
Annual fuel savings
25+ yrs
System life
~3T CO₂
Saved per ton of oil replaced

After Payback: Your thermal energy cost drops significantly — giving your factory a long-term cost advantage. A smart investment for energy-intensive tea processing.