How Do LED Solar Skylights Work?

With the interest in this product increasing from our customers, I want to give you a quick primer on how LED skylights work. Our solar powered Solar Skylights offer an alternative to traditional skylights, while still using the sun to brighten up dark rooms. They’re a flexible, economical and customisable option when it comes to lighting up your home or workplace.

LED Solar Skylight Components

An LED Solar skylight is made of three main elements:

1. A Solar Panel – a roof mounted solar provides the power source for the LED skylight
2. Cable – a 10m cable is provided to connect to connect the solar panel to the LED light
3. LED light diffuser – This unit combines the LED light and a diffuser lens that is mounted in the ceiling of the room that needs light.

These three elements allow you to use free solar electricity to light up your space.

Using a high-quality solar panel that is easily mounted on any roof type, sunlight is captured and converted into electricity. The solar panel is connected to the internal LED light with a 10m cable. This cable lets you place your LED Skylight anywhere in your building. You can even install it in spots where traditional skylights can’t be installed. Lastly, a modern LED diffuser is fixed to the ceiling and provides your room with clean, free light.

LED Solar Skylight Advantages

There are numerous advantages to installing an LED Solar skylight.

1. Compared to traditional and tubular skylights, they’re very economical, with the ongoing financial benefit of solar power.
2. Installation is so easy that they are great for a DIY project.
3. Flexibility – this comes from the cable linking the panel to the light fitting. This makes them ideal for multistory homes or rooms where standard skylight can’t be installed.
4. With the MaxLED from SolarBright you can choose either a round or square diffuser to match your style.

A standard LED Skylight functions like a regular skylight. It uses sunlight to light up your room during daylight hours. However, if you want a solar LED that operates day and night there are two options available. There is an optional accessories pack that includes AC power adaptor, You will add a power outlet to near where the skylight is installed in the roof cavity.

The MaxLED24 skylight model has a kit that comes with a built in, rechargeable battery. This battery stores solar electricity made during the day for you to use your LED Skylight 24 hours day.

For more information on range of LED skylight products or to explore natural lighting solutions for your home, call SolarBright to speak to one of our skylight consultants.