VELUX Solar Powered Skylight (VSS)
The VSS is the ultimate skylight that provides abundant daylight and controllable ventilation. Operated by a Radio Frequency wall-mounted keypad (included) and is powered by a concealed battery pack that is recharged by the external solar panel – allowing operation even when the sun isn’t out.
Product features:
- Solar Powered – recharges battery used for operation (works both day and night).
- Electrician not required to install.
- White painted interior wood frame and sash.
- Outer aluminium cappings (grey).
- Smooth, low profile sits lower in the roof, does not obstruct the roofline.
- Rain sensor automatically closes the skylight when rain is detected.
- High Performance double glazing as standard; with NEAT™ coating to reduce cleaning frequency.
- Insect screen fitted as standard.
- Complete with flashings for corrugated iron or tile roofs.
- Choice of 10 sizes.
- Approx 80% Heat Block.
Wireless control system:
- Externally mounted rain sensor automatically closes the skylight once rain is detected.
- Easy to use wireless key pad provided
- KLF 200 Home Automation Systems interface available (sold separately)
- Automatically control Heat, CO2 and Humidity with VELUX ACTIVE (sold separately)
Technical Performance
| U-value † | Solar Heat Gain Co-efficient † | Bushfire^ | Hailstone Test †† | WERS max 5 stars (summer rating) | Australian standards |
| Skylight 2.50 Glass only 1.93 | Skylight 0.21 Glass only 0.28 | BAL40 | VELUX Simulated Tests ASTM E822-2009 |   | AS4285, AS1288 AS3959^, AS1530.8.1‡ |
NB: For roofs below 15° pitch, VSS needs to be raised to 15° and custom flashed. VELUX can assist with technical advice and drawings (build-up not recommended in bushfire areas). VSS skylights not suitable for VELUX Above-Below combination flashings – contact VELUX for more information.
†U-value (W/m²K) and SHGC data based on AFRC simulations, (VSS complete skylight: size 1140mm x 1180mm). ^Skylight only. Custom-made flashing required. Skylight tested in closed position, additional mesh protection may be required for opening apertures (consult local council). Roof pitch 18°-60°. ‡Assessed in closed position. ††Hailstone test not performed on VSS solar panel. Solar panel not attached during test.
BCA 2013 Vol 1 & 2 regulations (Prevention of Falls from Windows – Balustrades & Barriers): contact VELUX for information relating to restrictor devices for within-reach opening skylights.