Development and Performance Evaluation` of Solar Powered Lawn Mower: EVALUATION OF SOLAR POWERED LAWN MOWER

Gaurav Gadhiya; Uravshi Patel; Pushpendra Singh Chauhan

doi:10.56093/aaz.v63i2.145767

Authors

Gaurav Gadhiya College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh 362 001, Gujarat, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7017-8961
Uravshi Patel College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh 362 001, Gujarat, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6481-6004
Pushpendra Singh Chauhan Professor and Head, Department of Renewable Energy Engineering, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh 362 001, Gujarat, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v63i2.145767

Keywords:

Solar energy, Grass, Lawn mower, BLDC motor.

Abstract

The constant rise in fuel prices and the impact of emissions from fuel into the atmosphere made has it necessary to look at solar energy as a source of power. The fossil fuel-powered lawn mowers have a tendency to freeze and not operate in the chilly and harsh atmosphere besides causing air pollution and noise pollution. The objective of this research was to design and develop a lawn cutting machine powered by solar energy and is user-and environmentally friendly, less noisy and lighter in weight. The designed lawn
mower comprises one brushless direct current (BLDC) motor, solar panel, battery and charge controller. The solar lawn mower has an efficiency of 81.33%. The developed model can used in playgrounds, lawns, and golf courses to achieve environmental sustainability goals, save energy, minimise noise pollution.

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