Ogale Foods

Location: Dahibav village, Devgad, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra | Established: 1995

Ogale Foods is dedicated to processing a variety of 6 to 8 fruits and vegetables, including the renowned Devgad Alphonso mango, cashew, jackfruit, kokum, amla, jamun, and more. Through these raw ingredients, Ogale Foods produces a range of 60 to 70 high-quality, innovative products.

Total Installed Capacity
3 kW
Simple Payback Period
4.5 - 5 Years
Avg. Annual Electricity Savings
4500 kWh
Annual CO2 Mitigation (Tons/Year)
3.6

Implementation Model

  • The solar system is deployed under a Operating Lease Model
  • No upfront capital investment
  • Predictable monthly energy payments
  • Reduced operational risk
  • Institutional ownership and governance

Expected Outcomes

  • Reduced electricity bills
  • Improved profitability of herbal processing operations
  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Enhanced sustainability of women-led enterprise
  • Strengthened institutional credibility

Addition to solar PV - a solar dryer has been introduced

  • Faster and uniform drying of fruits and vegetables
  • Improved product quality and shelf life
  • Reduced post-harvest losses
  • Higher market value for dehydrated products
  • Lower dependence on conventional fuel or electricity-based drying systems
Solar Dryer or Processed Products
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