Interestingly there's an issue on building one that's solar charged in the latest Home Power magazine (available at Forbes library too) see www.homepower.com for more info. That doesn't seem too practical (not hard just time consuming) for your average person, yet I know they are kind of costly off the shelf, I'd be interested in hearing what you find out. I bought a push manual one for the small sections. I know what you mean about the high grass. Curious about the local company if anyone has more news I hadn't heard of that. Peter Irvine wrote: > Any of you environmentally conscious homeowners have recommendations > on electric lawnmowers, or solar powered mowers? -- Thanks, Matt Lampiasi CNE,MCP Florence I.T., A community I.T. shop. http://florenceit.net or 413-303-9167