Greentech Lead America: Velux has introduced a completely solar-powered skylight, a first for North America.
The new VELUX Solar Powered ‘Fresh Air’ Skylight eliminates the need for any wiring or electrical and provides an energy efficient way to add daylight, fresh air and a cooling function to homes with a simple hassle-free installation.
The solar skylight can be installed facing any direction and is fully operational even in indirect light, the company said. An acoustic rain sensor system automatically closes the skylight in case of inclement weather and with no electricity required the skylight can be closed even in the event of a complete lack of power.
“The evolution to solar means no electrician or wiring work is required, so you can have all the benefits of a fully-venting skylight more easily and affordably than ever before,” says Nels Moxness , president of VELUX Canada.
“If you don’t have an existing skylight, or you have an older model that doesn’t open, this is a very easy way to create a more comfortable, energy efficient home that can rely less on air conditioning and electrical lighting,” Moxness added.
Skylights draw in fresh air, releasing hot air trapped at the ceiling and circulating cooler air in the home. Canadians spend an estimated 90 per cent of their time indoors.
The skylight improves air quality by pulling in fresh, drier, oxygen-rich air that improves health and comfort. It reduces electricity needs for air conditioning and electric lights and brings in twice the daylight of a vertical window without compromising privacy.