Although the technology of battery powered equipment has been around for a number of years, it's just now getting to the point (in my opinion) where it is commercial use quality. We are experimenting with a couple things; namely blowers. This particular blower has a 80V battery! There is no doubt that a gas powered blower running full throttle at 6am is obnoxious. However, getting the facilities cleaned up before golfers and cars inundate the Club is critical. My concerns regarding battery powered blowers are mainly their longevity, durability and the fact that if the battery is not properly charged the night before, they are rendered useless first thing in the morning. On the flip side, there is no risk of fuel leaking on greens and run much quieter than their counterparts, the gas blower. Do date, I've yet to see a battery powered blower that is able to move the kind of air that a Shihl brand backpack blower can. Engineers with companies like Stihl, Echo and Husqvarna are no doubt working on them and it's only a matter of time until they develop something great.