Here’s a clever contraption that should be added to my Ultimate Guide to Drying Hot Peppers guide: a homemade solar-powered dehydrator. The homegrownevolution.com site has a nice little write-up describing their successful experiences with one they had built, plus provide a few links with instructions on how to construct your own. I still think an electric food dehydrator is the best method of drying fruits and vegetables, but if you’re looking to save a few dollars on electricity costs one of these solar dehydrators may be a great alternative.
Build a Solar Food Dehydrator