The advantages of solar energy
In recent years, the energy market has undergone profound changes. The sun is a natural, accessible and renewable energy. Solar energy can be harnessed by installing thermal panels or photovoltaic panels.
Recyclable, solar panels - whether thermal or photovoltaic - are quick and easy to install. These systems are reliable and stable, in particular thanks to their resistance to bad weather and temperature variations, and require very little maintenance.
Monocrystalline photovoltaic panels are appreciated for their efficiency (between 16 and 21%) and have an estimated lifespan of 25 to 30 years. **
** Source: Ministry of Ecology - Solar
Reservations to be taken into account
If consumers are now more aware of renewable energies for their homes, we nevertheless identify important brakes that dissuade them from adopting solar power for the motorization of roller shutters.
Indeed, although the solar market is growing very strongly, some consumers still fear a lack of reliability or autonomy.
If the benefits of engines and automation in terms of energy savings are real, it is a model that still needs to be standardized
Oximo® Solar io
Oximo® Solar io is a new motorized roller shutter system eco-designed and self-powered by daylight.
Ultra-efficient, Oximo® Solar io operates in natural light (autonomy of 45 days without light). Its installation is facilitated thanks to the Solar App application.
The Oximo® Solar io ecosystem is also a responsible approach, designed to meet the requirements of the ACT FOR GREEN label.
A new Oximo® Solar io motor
In 2015, Somfy revolutionized the roller shutter market with its latest generation of S & S0 RS 100 io connected, silent and eco-designed motors. Like Somfy's flagship motors, the new Oximo® Solar io motor incorporates the technical characteristics that have made the brand's success:
- Obstacle detection
The engine stops automatically in the event of an obstacle during the descent.
- Resistance to break-in
Lifting resistance when the apron is lowered.
- Frost protection
The motor is blocked in the event of frost on the ascent to prevent any damage.
- Soft stop & start
Soft start and dock to protect the roller shutter.
- Somfy Drive ControlTM
Permanent electronic analysis of the engine torque to limit the efforts and allow an increased longevity of the ecosystem.
In addition, Oximo® Solar io has a low battery alert and gives the status of the battery (correct or low) and of the solar panel (functional or fault, for example, when it has a drop shadow which limits its performance. ).
A photovoltaic panel to capture daylight
Thanks to its universal fixing, the panel adapts to all types of boxes or walls.Whatever the orientation of the window, only one panel is necessary, and it can be moved in the event of obstacle to the luminosity. thanks to the 1 and 5m extensions.
Battery: 2 solutions for each type of installation
Natural light alone is sufficient to charge the battery. In total darkness, it is perfectly autonomous for a minimum of 45 days, on the basis of 2 ascents and 2 descents per day.
2 solutions are available to cover all needs:
- Installation inside the trunk with a battery without shell allowing an optimized size.
- Installation outdoors with an aluminum shell battery, easily unclipping and dismantling, leaving the brackets on the wall.
- 45 days minimum of autonomy (2 ascents / 2 descents)
- Works best between -20 ° C and + 60 ° C
- Emergency solution possible thanks to the Somfy external battery charger.
A wide choice of piloting
TaHoma
Oximo® Solar io is compatible with the TaHoma ecosystem, i.e. nearly 300 types of household products (Somfy and the biggest home brands as well as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit voice assistants). Oximo® Solar io to the TaHoma box and its ecosystem of products (alarms, gate operators, garage doors, exterior and interior blinds, etc.), the user will be able to enjoy a unique and enriched experience of the connected home. roller shutters, deactivation of the alarm, unlocking of the front door and opening of the gate can be triggered in combination when the user returns home. For example, the "morning" scenario programs the opening of the roller shutters at 7 o'clock and the deactivation of the alarm.
Wireless wall control
Smoove.io
- Mechanical or tactile wall control
- To control 1 rolling shutter
Centralization remote control
Nina io
- To control several devices individually or in groups
- Motorized shutters
- Stores
- Eastern sun breezes