Solar Alliance, Husqvarna and Leeper Hardware Deploy Robotic Mower at Tennessee Solar Installation

TORONTO and KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solar Alliance Energy Inc. (‘Solar Alliance’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: SOLR) is pleased to announce it is working with Husqvarna, Leeper Hardware and Appalachian Outreach as part of a test to determine the capabilities of the Husqvarna Automower robotic mower at an operating solar system in Tennessee.

The test will provide valuable information regarding the performance of the Husqvarna Automower at an operating, ground mount solar system. The potential market for robotic mowers to be deployed at ground mount solar systems is growing given the need for weed and vegetation management. Mowing is a common method of weed and vegetation control and is often labor intensive, needing to be completed several times a month. Robotic mowers can provide several benefits for customers including reducing noise pollution, eliminating emissions and reducing labor costs. Due to their design, robotic mowers also eliminate the risk of debris such as rocks accidentally being thrown from the mower and damaging solar panels.

“Solar Alliance and Husqvarna are excited about the possibility of deploying robotic mowers at the site of ground mount solar systems,” said Solar Alliance VP Harvey Abouelata. “The data gathered will provide invaluable information that will allow for the rapid deployment of robotic mowers to numerous solar installations. Weed and vegetation management is always a challenge with ground mount solar systems and the Automower can provide the solution while eliminating emissions.”

The test is being facilitated in part by Leeper Hardware, which is an authorized retailer of Powershed, Solar Alliance’s solar powered charging station for robotic lawnmowers. Leeper Hardware is also the official installer for Husqvarna robotic mower systems in East Tennessee.

“Leeper Hardware is eager to install a Husqvarna Automower with Appalachian Outreach coordinated with Solar Alliance,” said Brian Williams Owner Leeper Hardware Co. LLC. “We see tremendous potential for this technology as the electrification of landscaping equipment intensifies. We also believe that combining robotic mowers with Solar Alliance’s Powershed technology will open up new markets and further drive the electrification process. Today marks a first for this technology to be deployed in a solar field in Tennessee and we are excited about the opportunity to work both with Solar Alliance and Appalachian Outreach on future projects with Powershed and large autonomous mowing opportunities throughout East Tennessee.”