North America’s first solar skylight has hit the market. Completely powered by the sun, the “Fresh Air” Skylight, by Velux, 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 and offices with a simple hassle-free installation.
The solar skylight can be installed facing any direction and is fully operational even in indirect light. 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.”
Skylights are known to draw in fresh air, releasing hot air trapped at the ceiling and circulating cooler air in the home. By increasing the amount of fresh air and daylight in homes and offices, these skylights help to:
- Improve air quality. Pulling in fresh, drier, oxygen-rich air improves health and comfort.
- Reduce electricity needs for air conditioning and electric lights.
- Bring in twice the daylight of a vertical window without compromising privacy
