Vegetation management as a key factor in solar farms

Vegetation Management as a Key Factor in PV Plant Performance

Photovoltaic parks and PV plants are designed to generate clean energy efficiently for decades. However, long-term performance depends not only on panel quality and inverter technology, but also on proper vegetation management in photovoltaic parks.

Uncontrolled grass and invasive plants can cause shading losses, reduce energy output, increase fire risk, and restrict maintenance access. In large-scale PV plants built on uneven terrain, slopes, or reclaimed land, vegetation control becomes even more demanding. Choosing the right mowers for photovoltaic parks is therefore essential.

Why Conventional Mowers Are Not Enough

Tractors or conventional mowers are often inefficient and costly in PV plants. Manual cutting is slow, labor-intensive, and economically unsustainable. Combustion-powered machines bring high operating costs, intensive maintenance requirements, noise, and increased fire risk.

Mowing with Raymo is significantly more cost-effective than manual cutting and more economical than operating combustion mowers. The electric drive system reduces energy costs, minimizes servicing needs, and ensures predictable long-term operating expenses.

Radio Controlled Mower – Maximum Safety, Minimal Operator Strain

Raymo operates as a professional radio controlled mower, significantly improving operator safety. The operator does not need to stand on steep slopes or close to the machine. Instead, the mower is controlled remotely from a safe distance, minimizing physical strain and reducing accident risk.

The controls are intuitive and easy to operate, giving the user full precision over movement and cutting performance. This is particularly important in photovoltaic parks, where work is performed between panel structures and on uneven terrain.

Designed Specifically for Photovoltaic Parks

Raymo is a next-generation electric slope mower engineered for demanding environments such as photovoltaic parks. It operates safely on slopes exceeding 45°, delivering stable and precise mowing even on challenging terrain.

With an extremely low machine height of just 51 cm (20 inches), Raymo easily moves underneath solar panel structures where conventional machines cannot access. The low-profile design reduces the risk of contact with panel constructions and allows efficient mowing between tight panel rows.

A key advantage is the PowerSwap system, which enables the power cartridge to be replaced within one minute. This eliminates downtime caused by charging and allows continuous mowing operations according to site requirements.

Perfect Cutting Around Structures with R14SFINX

Another unique feature is the SIDE MOUNTED SWING ARM R14SFINX, which takes vegetation management in photovoltaic parks to the next level. This side-mounted swing arm mower attachment ensures precise cutting around obstacles such as support posts and panel structures.

In many PV plants, these areas typically require manual trimming. With R14SFINX, operators achieve clean, accurate mowing without additional labor. The result is higher productivity, lower workforce costs, and perfectly maintained sites without unfinished edges.

Higher Efficiency, Lower Risk, Sustainable Operation

The fully electric drive ensures zero-emission performance, low noise levels, and significantly reduced maintenance compared to combustion machines. Raymo helps PV plant operators:

Maximize panel performance
Reduce fire risk
Optimize vegetation management costs
Improve operational safety

For professional vegetation management in photovoltaic parks and PV plants, Raymo sets a new benchmark among electric mowers designed specifically for the solar industry.

See for yourself and book a free on-site demonstration of the mower directly in your photovoltaic park or PV plant.