The roof of the house that reduces energy use
These ingredients are energy efficiency, interior comfort and use of renewable energy. “In VELUX we join the interests of institutions and companies committed to sustainability and social responsibility, values that are the basis of our work. We are pleased to contribute to research and develop new solutions to achieve optimal levels interior comfort with minimum energy consumption.
In this new target VELUX launches two new initiatives: the first window of solar-powered roof, a product that makes use of current technology to improve comfort below deck and energy savings, and a new power-saving function, built in the remote window and solar power, which activates automatically the blinds and mosquito nets to protect from the sun at times of higher radiation.
Window solar-powered roof, transform solar energy into electricity through a photovoltaic cell located, quietly, at the top of the window. Both battery that stores electrical energy as the engine, are perfectly integrated into the window frame.
In addition, VELUX offers a handy kit that lets you convert a manual window opening in a new window powered by solar power easily and without cables.
The other new solution is the “Power Saver”, entered in the command window and solar power are a number of variables that take into account the local average temperature, orientation of windows, location, etc … building a tailored suit every home. When the program has been activated, the script automatically starts the predetermined times. The times have been established for sunscreen products (blinds and mosquito nets) will raise or fall depending on season and time of day.
For example, during the summer in southern sun protection products will be lowered at a specific time in the morning and evening rise, and vice versa in winter. Furthermore, control automatically distinguishes between weekdays and weekends.
The electric or solar shade is the perfect complement to optimize the operation of the new system enabling you to reduce 97% of solar radiation in summer. An intelligent building helps reduce CO2 emissions
Among the many elements that make up the building, the value of the windows as energy contributors, it is increasingly evident. A careful placing of them allows solar heat gain and ensures adequate ventilation, resulting in energy savings in energy consumption of housing approximately 30%.