Mow Forever? Solar Powered Lawn Care
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2023
- Ride along with me as I mow as many yards as I can using only solar power from my trailer. Turns out Florida thunderstorms might be more of a hindrance than running out of battery!
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Building something really special, all contributions go right back into the channel and working on changing the landscape. (puns always intended) / solarpunksteve - Věda a technologie
Great setup, I'm in the process of transforming my trailer into solar as well. I have zero knowledge of what to do but I'll get it, thanks for sharing!
Hey thank you for the kind words! I knew little about what to do when I started too so I’m working on sharing everything I’ve learned to hopefully help others out with the same questions I had. Feel free if you have specific questions to ask, I’m happy to try and answer what I can!
Can you do a walk through and show us what you're running? Like the panels, inverters etc. I'm also trying to do this. Thank you and awesome content
Absolutely! I'm editing the video as fast as I can. Stay tuned!
Awesome!! Thank you and looking forward to more content from ya
Your wearing a camo shirt and trying to be another solar liberal 🤣🤣
I was explaining a concept like this to a co worker and he did not believe it was possible. Super cool to see what you are doing! It would be cool to see a breakdown of the cost and economics of your rig and business. Subbed, keep up the good work.
Hey thanks! You can send this to them as "proof of concept" haha. In my most recent video "Solar Powered Lawn Care Setup; Why Not Just Buy More Batteries" I get into just a little bit of the costs of doing a system like this on a trailer. It's not a detailed breakdown or anything, I'll definitely get to that as a lot of people would like to know, and I think it's important for people to have the full picture and determine for themselves if it's the right call. For me, it's not necessarily about going the cheapest route to solve a problem, but trying to find the most practical or elegant (function & form). I may not be making a ton of money doing this yet, but I can proudly say I'm not in debt and things are growing.
If he ran with 300-500W panels (home roof or commercial ) would be even better!
Oh it's possible, and people love it too, much quieter in the mornings!!
@@solarpunkstevethe best part of not being in debt with a business investment is how little the nitpicks and complaints matter. Keep on killing it
Really cool to see another fully electric guy out crushing goals and lawns! Dope trailer setup def goals!
Thank you! Keep up the good work out there in Jax! Solar/inverter/battery walkthrough video coming soon!
I'm sure you are planning to do this, but just in case, it would make sense to put a ventilation fan in the trailer.The batteries are going to degrade very quickly with that level of heat.
Good idea
Highly recommended. Batteries don’t like being hot or too hot when not in use.
Tell that to Tesla.....
One of the most underrated channels on CZcams
lol thanks. I just got started, hopefully I can get to that appropriately rated level soon 😉
I have the leaf blower, Weedwhacker, snow blower chainsaw, nexus power station, both 2000 w and 400 W
I also have the hundred watt LED light which is excellent for nighttime . I exclusively charge all of my batteries from my off grid solar system and it’s very rewarding. My electric car also runs on Solar. I’m really glad to see other people doing the stuff too.
Selling the trailer fully assembled in California would be a huge money maker with their mandated electric for commercial landscapers
No way they actually mandated that 🤦
@@XGrimzukiXyeah for new purchases
Ugh! Those white flowered weeds.
Cleaning the road...admire that.
I mow my parent’s lawn and their house is on a corner. I switched to electric mowing with the Greenworks 80v series. That included mower, leaf blower, an edger and a trimmer that uses the same batteries. I mentioned their corner lot. Because that eats up three batteries for a single mowing, I recharge while mowing and using eBay have added extra batteries and a extra charger. Really happy with the switch from gasoline to electric.
This has to be the coolest set up that has to do with anything solar that I've ever seen!
Nice set-up.... and finally a lawn professional that doesn't like blowing the clippings on to the street.... It really bothers me to see so many just blowing it to the neighbors or street when there done. 👏
I’ve only seen one or two lawn care professionals blow it down the storm drain, most do the right thing (that I’ve seen). I find the most of the culprits are actual homeowners that do their own lawn care. They either don’t own a blower, or they choose to blow it into the street off their driveways. *Blows* my mind.
My area is really having a problem with our local estuaries getting too much nutrients and having algae blooms and subsequent fish kills and mass manatee deaths so it really hurts to see happen. It’s an area and topic I will focus on in the future, both for videos and trying to solve the issues in my community. But I have to get started somewhere and building a functioning electric lawn care business was step one, solar step two, CZcams step three, and you’ll have to stick around for future steps 😄
It's interesting to discover a good channel with good content at the very beginning. I foresee a lot of success.
Ive been thinking about a setup like this for a while but wasnt sure how practical it would be but it seems like you got it dialed pretty well you should do a video on everything you did to youre trailer pls, plus a price breakdown.
The vibe that I didn’t expect but the good vibe that got me watch this till the end 👍
Oh my gosh this is a dream set up!
Edit: Only thing could make it better: F150 Lightning!
Yeah honestly I think you could get a truck like that and skip this whole trailer solar build setup. In my case those trucks/options didn't exist when I started my business, but it's something I'm looking at in the future.
you need a microwave or toaster oven in ur trailer to warm up lunch
This set up is so cool! Awesome vid
I want a set up like your's.
Solar and electric vehicles/equipment is still developing technology with short falls, difficulties, and a lack of resources, so huge bravo to this guy taking on the challenge, pioneering a different energy source for his industry at a commercial level.
My friend YOU are on the leading edge of what will be the norm. This is AWESOME!
Heck yeah. I do landscaping in Gainesville and we use all electric and have been wanting/needing to figure out a set up like this.
I think you might be interested in what I have coming soon™ :)
Nice set up. Don't Panic is a great books from the 80's
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That it, I have not read them in a long time either. lol yes, 42. I might have to read again myself.@@solarpunksteve
Great work Steve! Thanks for making the video.
nice work man! super impressive and fun setup
Great job doing something innovative! Bravo!
Looks like a cool setup man.
I love your setup, great use of solar. I recommend you get yourself a refrigerator for the trailer. Having cold fluids are a godsend when working in the heat.
A refrigerator adds the ability to carry foods for lunches as well.
I love your entire setup and your video production.
Thanks! It’s been a lot of fun so far, more to come!
Perfect.. amazing setup
I mow my father’s yard with an E-Go mower. I love renewable resources. I also drive a Tesla this hits every spot. Keep it up love watching these videos!!!
I really love this setup❤. keep it up 💪🏼
Coolest channel I’ve seen. Tesla, solar and yard care. Subscribed
This is awesome, great setup
I had an idea for a business exactly like this a few years ago. Very cool to see someone do it! I'll be subscribing and looking for more!
Love this. Proof that it can be done. 🙌🏼
Love your work!!!
This is awesome. Great branding opportunity.
What a sick video and set up. I'm subbed. I've actually been playing with trickle charging my OPE haha but you're next level dude!
Thanks so much! I'm shooting the video for my solar panel/inverter/battery overview right now! Maybe you'll get some ideas!
In my german camper van, I added a 550W Solarmodul, an small victron mppt and 2,5kWh Battery. I love it to cook and charge my e bike while traveling. Your setup is a absolut dream setup :D. Once done, you reduce your noise and cost a lot. In germany one kWh is around 30 euro ct. This video was very very cool.
Coolest setup ever, it’s cool to see a Tesla and trailer set up like that! Good job👍🏻
super cool video, love your creativity!
Great build and awesome business model. 2 thoughts on your trailer. Without knowing the dimensions of your tailer you could look into changing your panels to 450watt panels, it may provide your additional power and that inverter can do up to 450v so I can handle those panels in series. You'd need a minimum of 3 though (minimum of 120v). Second that inverter can take 120v ac input so on rainy days and days you finish late you can still charge your batteries. You can set it to prioritize solar and supliment with grid power. It would ensure you're always topped up for the next day.
I had to pause The Overanalyzers podcast to check out your video. Inspiring stuff! I shouldn't be surprised that Mike and Dan's other brother is this cool. Great editing. Subscribed
Thanks for coming this way! Yeah my brothers are pretty cool guys. Glad you enjoy what we’re sharing and working on! More to come!
Sweet setup, nice work!
Thanks! Was so much fun to build!
That is one sweet setup!
Thanks for this!
Was considering an array at home this is awesome!
Oh cool! What kind of array? Off grid or grid-tie and what size? You building it yourself or having someone else do it for you?
@solarpunksteve I'll have an electrician start it, with room to grow.
Plan is to backup the house power, with day to day capacity sufficient to charge the EV and small amount of personal lawn equipment of course :)
Haven't done the math on amount of panels yet the end game will be ~10kW certainly.
There are tons of cheaper options for solar panels for an array at home. These Rich Solar ones are more niche in that they are designed for RV and mobile applications like mine. So you can definitely get a decent $/Watt for a roof mount or ground mount system. Good luck and looking forward to hearing how your system works once you’re up and running!
Yeah absolutely. Knew what I was seeing but really great this is consumer available now and good job making it yours.
If I was younger, I would like to say I'd get into it as well but I was never as smart as you 😊
Will try to remember to update..
Awesome setup!
Amazing set up! Well done & and executed. I love it
Thanks so much!
This is soo freaking dope I love the self sustainable aspect of everything electric
My goodness, this is so awesome!
I love the setup and the solarpunk name is a sweet creative twist. An idea; Have you thought about high mounting your blower so that you don't have to pick it up from the ground? Maybe like a fold down shelf with a bungee cord? Great video & proof of concept.
Cool set-up
seems like the perfect setup for the scenario you have
Yeah it's pretty cool! *A* solution to *my* problem but might also be a solution to some others out there. Hopefully it at least gets people thinking and maybe they can learn from my adventures what works and what doesn't.
Great job…like your set up…making it all work
Just figuring it out as I go!
As someone in Marketing in the Trailer Industry, this is the cool shit I like to see!
Awesome content and editing!
Fellow solar florida man! It's always good to see others like us around here. If you moved an hour west I think I would hire you lol
Love the setup. I drive a Model 3 here in Florida myself. I love to see the M Y and the trailer that can fully power your setup on a normal Florida sunny day. Cheers!
Awesome! Yeah I love my car, it’s sooo versatile. What part of Florida? I’ve got two events coming up that I’m bringing the whole trailer to. One in Cape Canaveral and one in Miami, if near either of those, you should come say hi! September 30th in Cape Canaveral and October 14-15th in Miami.
Sorry Missed this till now. I am near the Orlando Area :) @@solarpunksteve
You make that look fun dude! Great video!
Thanks! The heat is a struggle this week!
Cool stuff, nice setup 👊
That's really smart. We are transitioning to battery powered tools at work and the old guys aren't happy about it. I was on their side but after seeing your gear it seems like they do the same job but quieter! Roadworker in the Highlands of Scotland
I just found your channel. It’s on par with what I have been doing this year. All in with EGO but minus the solar power. I run charged up a series of LIPO4 batteries I charge at night. Going solar in 2024. I can use the help researching Solar!!! Thank you Sir! Steve from North Carolina 😊😊😊😊😊
Hey that's awesome! So do you bring the LifePO4 batteries with you? If so what are you using to convert that into something you can use to charge your ego equipment? A small inverter?
Us Steve's are everywhere haha.
@@solarpunksteveIt’s a DIY battery bank with 3000w inverter to AC power. I use a dc to dc charger to charge it up at night. The battery bank is a 300ah. I have 20 customers and it is my first season. I absolutely love mowing!!! I also work for the DOD and do this in the afternoon. Get ready to pull the trigger on an EGO Z6 and your solar power system is just the ticket I need. I mow till December in NC and would be a good project from Dec to end of Feb. Currie am run EGO LM2142 duel port battery with 800 lbs. of torque. I have extreme route density so (2) 5 ah batteries does about 4 yards for me… with 2 more 5 ah batteries on stand by. Would love to chat with you one of these days? Not to mention your 8 hours away from me!!!
Super cool you've got a mobile charging rig, not many do!
Yeah would be happy to chat sometime! I love hearing what other people are doing/working on. Just shoot me an email through my website sometime. It's in the about page on my channel, or just find it on the side of my trailer in the video. CZcams doesn't like seeing links to things in the comments usually.
Absolutely awesome setup! Some more efficient panels would make this worlds better. But as is, it seems to be working within your demands.
I have a similar setup. Same mower, Dewalt other stuff.
I have a ramp door on my 6x12. I don't take the "key" out of the mower after using it, I just leave it in the socket.
What a great setup!
Thank you! It was a lot of work but I feel worth it in the end.
Dude your setup is dope and I'm a fan. Subbed!
Not even sure how I got here but I use electric powered equipment at my house and I love electric cars. What a cool concept!!! Nicely done, dude.
The future! Love the setup,
The future can be pretty cool. Thanks for the support!
You should put a tesla charger on the front of the trailer The use of the extra power that you are producing
So awesome to find an eco friendly lawn care provider! I have been considering going into this myself. I own the same weed whacker and you can in fact feed the line through without removing the head, you just have to line it up
It was something I wanted to know for myself, so figured why not give it a try! It’s a challenge trying to mow more than 2 or 3 yards with electric equipment, so this was my solution to that problem, so far it’s working but there are more challenges to overcome! Like my silly Line IQ string trimmer haha. I’ll be upgrading it very soon I think, it’s not really the best for commercial use in my opinion.
@@solarpunksteve i look forward to continue watching you on your journey bro! the trimmer can be tricky haha i do agree tho it is best for residential use
Seems like you could charge a little extra per lawn as many ppl may prefer the quiet and decreased air pollution
So cool to watch. Growatt has a 48v all in one inverter that has a minimum solar requirement of 60 solar volts... So it does a lot better on cloudy days. My current system has the same minimum 120 solar volts it shuts down in clouds as well.
Great solar setup.
Regarding the lineIQ trimmer - I have to strighten the first six inches of line before threading it through.
No disrespect but it amazes me that some of these people (the first couple you showed us) have the roughest-looking lawns and are still the kind of people willing to pay someone to mow them. Awesome setup, this is really cool.
It's not always about appearance, lots of people just don't want to do it themselves (or can't) and would rather pay someone. This is a *service* industry after all. But I know what you mean, sometimes I wonder why I'm even mowing their dirt patch haha.
You’re a genius! perfect setup! I can see a bunch of these in California eventually. CA is banning the sale of petroleum powered gardening equipment after 2024. The issue for the transition is the cost of those tool batteries and this just solved the problem.
You should keep a squidgy and rod mop on telescoping boom poles with right angle attachments on the truck to be able to quickly remove water and dust from your panels without a ladder. Just a small amount of condensation/droplets and debris/dust can greatly cut down on a panel’s efficiency. You may have enough battery to spare. Or maybe it’s just general maintenance you do at the beginning or end of each day. Just a recommendation. Love what you’re doing either way. Very innovative! Well done sir.
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Awesome set up! I’ve been on the fence on getting battery powered lawn gear. Although I do not mow multiple lawns like you but I would like to get batt powered gear for my own lawn. You may have convinced me! I also subscribed to your channel!
This is a great set up
Thank you Jesus!
Actually great videos! You will go places :-) Nice start! And yeah - as a EV fan I love electric mowing - I have all my equipment also only on batteries and idea with Solar charger is awesome. Maybe you may add one opening sheet of solar panels on the side of your trailer! That you can raise if needed and if there is evening, you may get some more sun if you will let it closed.
impressive! best of luck! looking forward to vids, subscribed.
Nice 👍🏾 setup
Thank you!
For this particular instance it makes sense.
For high income neighborhoods where the quiet service is more important
Nice set-up ❤❤
Thanks Scuba! Glad you like it.
Love this!!
Just found this video, subbed and hit the bell :-) It's my first year in the game, running all petrol (gas) powered machines at the moment but this setup is making me think about doing something similar even if only for some machines next year. Greetings from South Wales (UK) :-)
Hey we all have to start somewhere! I started all electric, but then added solar and the onboard trailer battery later as I was taking on more clients and more jobs. I wonder how well onboard solar would work for you out in Wales, might be better to have panels at home and just bring battery/charging capacity with you? Also, do you tow a trailer or run out of a van?
Sidenote: I've worked with a people from Wales at my previous job, good lads and ladies! Thanks for stopping by!
You could fabricate a tension spring attached to a wire and connect the wire to the trailer door. My grandpa did that for his so he didn’t have to manually lower it since he’s getting old
Good decent job bro!
Man that’s awesome bro.
Thanks! Glad you like it.
Whoa this is crazy I had an idea like this a year ago with all electric lawn equipment
WoW!!! this is awesome!! Thanks For Sharing :)
Thanks! Looking forward to sharing more, stay tuned!
Hey Steve! New Subscriber here..........I just love your setup! How everything is cordless on 1 brand and your trailor is solar powered so you always have your equipment charged up! Very smart buddy and great job! Ego is a good brand, I have used their trimmer and push mower in the past and they are great! I would love to afford their riding mower but sadly their little out of my budget and now I see since they have 3 zero turn mowers their now coming out with a riding tractor mower and that looks amazing! Keep up the great work!
This is so cool.
I love the idea & it's overdue. I'm still not certain if 100ah is enough but your small setup is doing it.
This looks like a great idea. Im a one man band knocking out yards every 25mins (Usually do about 20 a day give or take). I think Id run out of charge pretty quick being that my next yard is a few houses down the street and all 95 are within a mile radius of each other.
Subscribed, great editing and fun to watch. For the Ego batteries, like all others, I find that low charge is the fastest way to damage them permanently. They can handle being topped off frequently, so keep doing that!
Topping them up right now! ☀️🔋
This is awesome! You just need a vent fan in that trailer to keep it a little cooler for you
Really cool man
Glad I found your channel! I have a Tesla, the Ego Z6 52” mower, string trimmer and blower already for my house. I’m shutting down my Segway business of 9 years in a couple weeks and looking for something to replace that income. I’ve thought about starting a 100% electric lawn care company (we have solar on our house too). I feel like since I already have most of the equipment, the trailer setup would be all that much after watching your breakdown video. Will be watching your channel over the winter!
only 543 subs...My bet with in the next month you will have at least 2k subs.. Tops notch videos. cant wait to see more content.
We all have to start somewhere! Thanks for watching and following along. Hopefully if I continue making top notch videos I'll continue getting top notch followers like yourself ;)
I love the setup, also love al the electric tools. They will al get better but I still think the gas equipment is stronger and more powerful, especially the blowers
Awsome stuff! Like u said the battery in the EV is huge, would be nice to be able to grab a few kw out of it to supplement the system on those days when its cloudy and have a lot of work to do.
Dude this is so cool. I would love to see the economics of this model