Council First In Wales To Go Green On Mowing Machines
Saturday 27th Apr 2024
Conwy County Borough Council has become the first council in Wales to upgrade their grass cutting fleet with electric mowers.
The two new Green Mowers run entirely on electricity, which the Council sources from 100% renewable energy sources. They produce zero emissions, which has health benefits for the operator and the community, as well as saving money.
The mowers are fully charged in 6 hours and can run for over 7 hours a day. Financial savings come from fuel costs and reduced maintenance bills – unlike traditional diesel machines, the mowers don’t use pullies or chains.
“There are so many benefits to these new mowers,” explained Cllr Greg Robbins, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation. “They are environmentally friendly with zero carbon emissions. Not only are they better for the environment, they are also better for the operator and for local residents. There’s no exhaust fumes and they are so much quieter than diesel mowers, reducing noise pollution too.”
The Green Mowers now make up 25% of the Council’s ride-on mower fleet and after a successful trial, a further two machines are on order. The Council intends to replace all its old diesel-powered mowers with more environmentally friendly machines in the future.
