Looking to convert your electric mower into Solar Power?
I was doing some research on solar energy today and came across an interesting link to The Ann Arbor, Michigan “Mow with Less” program. The website lists the process involved in converting a 24-volt cordless electric mower to solar power. I thoroughly went through the article and it is a fantastic method of converting an electric mower to solar.
We all know that mowing our lawns in North America using a gas powered mower creates an enormous amount of air pollution. According to the article, the average lawn in the United States creates as much air pollution as driving the family car on a 200 mile trip. As well, cutting the lawn with a gas powered mower creates excess noise pollution.
Simply switching to an electric mower will help eliminate the air pollution and help reduce much of the noise pollution. But with the increase in solar technology, it is now possible to run an electric mower on renewable energy, the sun. I remind everyone that there is a disclaimer for the manual as it is intended for skillful individuals with abilities in electrical repair. As noted in the manual, “Any work with electricity and mowing equipment is potentially dangerous with possibilities of shock, fire, or dismemberment.”
If you feel like you are up for the challenge visit the following link. I am sure before too long commercial solar powered lawn mowers will readily available at your local garden retailer. One company, Free Power Systems is already offering a solar charging lawnmower, called the Sun Whisper.
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Written by steve on October 5th, 2006 with
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