Solar blinds manufactured by start-up SolarGaps are an alternative to conventional solar panels. These blinds are designed to capture the sun’s rays and generate energy, much in the same way as solar panels. The company claims the use of its solar blinds can reduce energy bills by as much as 70 percent.
These “smart blinds” detect solar radiation throughout the day and can adjust to an optimal position to produce the most solar energy. This solar energy can generate power for small appliances in homes or offices.
Not every homeowner can afford to install traditional solar panels for their home. Solar blinds are less expensive than conventional solar panels and are an affordable solution for homeowners who want to take advantage of the benefits of solar energy. The blinds can be controlled by Smartphones, Amazon Alexa or Google Home, Echo or Nest.
The solar blinds plug into a power outlet where an inverter converts solar energy that can by used by all your devices, or you can store it in a battery to use later. The solar blinds come with a two-year warranty.
Solar blinds look like their traditional counterparts, so they’ll easily tie in to your existing decor and won’t look out-of-place when installed in your home or workplace. The blinds can produce more than 100 MW of power per 10 square foot of window. Any extra energy generated can be stored in a battery or possibly sold back to a utility company, depending on where you live.
SolarGaps is a relatively new solar startup company founded in San Francisco, California in 2016. If you are looking for an affordable way to enjoy the benefits of solar energy in your home, why not research the advantages of solar blinds? They may be just what you’ve been looking for!
