Velux, the global leader in skylights and daylight solutions, is introducing the all-new Velux Skylight System, a first-of-its-kind product designed for total light control, enhanced energy efficiency and homeowner convenience. Featuring a pre-installed, remote-controlled, solar-powered shade, the Skylight System responds to growing demand for smarter, more sustainable daylight solutions, creating a new business opportunity for builders, contractors, roofers and installers looking to offer cutting-edge home upgrades.
The Velux Skylight System was developed after four years of extensive customer feedback and a third-party research collaboration with Kantar. Post-purchase surveys revealed a strong demand for shades, yet many buyers were unaware that Velux offered them, highlighting a knowledge gap that fueled the system’s development. The data also showed that 78% of customers prioritized light control when choosing skylights, and 91% were willing to pay more in exchange for the improved user experience of skylight shades.
Consumer focus groups further revealed that combining skylights and shades into a single system increased perceived value by 40%. Recognizing this opportunity, Velux developed the Skylight System to incorporate room-darkening shades, enhancing both functionality and comfort while offering homeowners effortless control over natural light.
Each system’s white shade blends seamlessly into any interior. Alternative shade colors are available by custom order. The solar-powered remote operation charges on ambient light for sustainability and convenience and includes easy optional smart home integration. Built-in rain sensors on venting skylights ensure they close automatically, giving homeowners peace of mind, even when away. Despite the enhanced benefits and greater value, the installation process remains unchanged and just as effortless for installers as before.
The shade also enhances the energy efficiency of the Skylight System by reducing heat loss in winter and blocking heat gain in summer, providing year-round comfort and savings.
Using shades with a skylight typically improves the U-value by 45% and the solar heat gain coefficient by 19%. Every Velux Skylight System is tested on the manufacturing floor before shipping, a result of the company’s multimillion-dollar investment in manufacturing improvements and enhanced quality control procedures. After confirming that each product operates correctly before shipping, the Skylight System is slipped into redesigned packaging with special clips and spacers designed to secure the unit during transport.
Initial research on a customer group already using the Velux Skylight System found that 95% of respondents operate the shade at least weekly, with half doing so at least once daily. This frequency of use supports the company’s theory of unmet demand.
