What is a Lumen?

When choosing a solar skylight, you may come across specifications such as 1,500 lumens or 2,000 lumens.

But what are lumens, and how much light do you actually need?

Lumens are an important factor when comparing solar skylights because they tell you how much visible light the system can produce. Choosing the right lumen output can help you get the right level of brightness for your room. A lumen is the standard unit used to measure the total amount of visible light emitted by a light source.

In simple terms, lumens tell you how much light a solar skylight produces.

The higher the lumen rating, the more light the system will generally provide.

For example, a 2,000-lumen solar skylight will usually produce more light than a 1,500-lumen model.

Lumens are different from watts. Watts measure how much power a light uses, while lumens measure the amount of visible light it produces.

This makes lumens one of the most useful specifications to consider when comparing solar skylights.

Why Do Lumens Matter for Solar Skylights?

Different rooms require different levels of brightness.

A small bathroom, wardrobe or laundry may not need the same amount of light as a large hallway, kitchen or living area.

Choosing the right lumen output can help provide:

• Better Room Coverage: Match the amount of light to the size of the space.
• Comfortable Brightness: Avoid a room feeling too dark or overly bright.
• Better Solar Skylight Selection: Choose a model that suits the room rather than simply selecting the largest option.
• Useful Daytime Lighting: Brighten darker areas of your home during the day.

The highest lumen output is not always the best choice.

What matters most is selecting the right amount of light for the room.

MaxLED Solar Skylights and Lumens

SolarBright’s MaxLED solar skylights are available in two main sizes, with different lumen outputs to suit different areas of the home.

MaxLED Standard

MaxLED Standard is available in two sizes: 250mm with 1,500 lumens for smaller spaces, and 400mm with 2,000 lumens for larger or wider areas that require more light.

MaxLED24

MaxLED24 is available in two sizes: 250mm with 1,500 lumens and 400mm with 2,000 lumens. It also includes battery storage, allowing the light to operate when sunlight is unavailable, including at night.

How Do Lumens Matter When Selecting a Solar Skylight for Your Room?

A simple way to think about solar skylight lumens is:

Smaller room = lower lumen output

Larger or wider room = higher lumen output

For smaller spaces such as bathrooms, wardrobes, laundries and compact hallways, a 1,500-lumen 250mm MaxLED may be suitable.

For larger areas such as kitchens, wider hallways and larger rooms, a 2,000-lumen 400mm MaxLED may provide better coverage.

Room size is not the only factor, though.

Ceiling height, room layout, wall colours, light placement and how bright you want the room to feel can also influence which model is best.

This is why the right solar skylight should be selected based on the room and your lighting requirements, rather than simply choosing the highest lumen rating.

Looking for Solar Skylights?

SolarBright can help you choose the right MaxLED solar skylight based on your room size, layout and lighting requirements.

Get in touch with SolarBright today for expert advice and a free quote.