Chewchew Launches Solar Dome Village Initiative

Chewchew has officially launched the Solar Dome Village Initiative, a community-based clean-energy project designed to modernize fruit drying processes while reducing environmental impact. The initiative focuses on installing solar-powered drying domes in local farming communities, enabling producers to reduce energy consumption by up to 80% while significantly improving product quality and operational efficiency

Advancing ESG Through Clean Energy and Responsible Production

The Solar Dome Village supports Chewchews' broader ESG commitments across three pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Social Empowerment, and Responsible Supply Chain Development.

1. Environmental Impact (E)

• 80% Energy Reduction: Solar domes replace fuel-based or electric dehydrators, lowering carbon emissions and operational energy use.
• Lower Waste: Controlled solar drying reduces post-harvest spoilage, helping farmers minimize discarded produce.
• Cleaner Processing: Enclosed systems protect fruits from dust and contamination, aligning with global food-safety standards.

2. Social Impact (S)

• Income Stability for Farmers: With faster drying times and consistent product quality, local growers gain access to more reliable and higher-value markets.
• Knowledge Transfer: Chewchew provides hands-on training in dome operation, food safety, and sustainable processing methods.
• Community Infrastructure: Solar Domes operate as shared facilities, increasing collective capacity and promoting community resilience.
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3. Governance & Responsible Supply Chain (G)

• Transparency in Production: Improved drying consistency allows Chewchew to maintain clearer traceability and standardized quality across the supply chain.
• Long-Term Partnerships: The initiative fosters stable procurement relationships with growers, supporting ethical sourcing practices.
• Compliance Readiness: Solar Dome environments follow modern standards for hygiene and food safety, contributing to export compliance.

Why Solar Dome Technology Matters

Solar domes create a controlled-temperature environment that accelerates dehydration, preserves nutrients, and reduces contamination risks. Research in agricultural engineering highlights that controlled solar drying results in:

• Improved moisture reduction efficiency
• Reduced microbial growth
• Higher nutrient retention compared to open-air drying

These advantages translate directly into higher-value dried fruit products and more predictable outputs for farmers.

Driving Long-Term Sustainability in Thailands Agricultural Sector

The Solar Dome Village is part of Chewchews' long-term plan to reshape rural fruit processing with scalable, low-emission technology. By empowering communities with modern tools and training, the initiative supports:

• Increased productivity
• Higher-quality raw material supply
• Stronger community self-reliance
• Sustainable agricultural value chains

Chewchew aims to expand the Solar Dome Village model to additional regions, creating a network of clean-energy processing hubs that uplift both economic and environmental outcomes.

About Chewchew ESG Commitments

Chewchew remains committed to building a sustainable future through innovations that benefit both people and the planet. The Solar Dome Village Initiative underscores the company's mission to create transparent, ethical, and environmentally responsible fruit-processing ecosystems in Thailand.