PV Powered Passive Solar with Smart Skylights

In this episode, Sean White talks with Wayne Feltman from VELUX about skylights and how they can help bring more daylight and fresh air into homes and buildings. They discuss the difference between solar PV and passive solar, and how skylights can make spaces brighter and more energy efficient. Wayne shares the history of VELUX, explains how modern skylights work including solar-powered and smart skylights and talks about the benefits of natural ventilation for better indoor air quality. The conversation also covers energy savings, new technology like app-controlled skylights, and tips for builders and homeowners.

 

Topics covered:

VELUX company background and history

Passive solar vs. solar PV

Benefits of skylights for daylight and ventilation

Energy efficiency and building envelopes

Natural ventilation and indoor air quality

Types of skylights (fixed, manual, solar-powered, smart)

Fire safety and egress with skylights

Solar-powered skylights and battery technology

Smart skylight controls and app integration

Shades and light control for skylights

CO2 and humidity sensors for healthy homes

Sustainability and electric vehicles at VELUX

Energy savings and automation

Skylight installation tips for builders and homeowners

 

Reach out to Wayne Feltman here:

Email address: wayne.feltman@velux.com

VELUX: www.veluxusa.com

 

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