Solar dryer

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) turns over a sustainable drying facility to local seaweed production firms in Coron, Palawan on Nov. 20, 2024. Awarded by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), the greenhouse-type solar dryer uses advanced technology to produce higher-quality dried products. The facility benefits the Marcilla Seaweed Growers Association (MSGA) and Calamianes Seaweed Marketing Cooperative (CSMC).