Verano®: 'Comfort from start to finish with solar-powered ritzscreens®'

"With a wide product range, Verano®'s range of ritzscreens® ensures that a suitable and reliable top-quality solution can be offered for every situation and budget," says Verano® head of communications Evelien Janssen-Verweij. "In view of a changing world, with sustainability as a hot topic, our solar-powered ritzscreens® are one of the biggest innovations of the last year within the sun protection world." 

Efficient assembly for technician and consumer

The sun is an inexhaustible source of energy and, for this reason, has been used more and more intensively in recent years to generate electricity, including for the control of blinds. "Solar-powered zipper screens - solar zipper screens - are equipped with a battery and a solar panel, eliminating the need for a connection to the power grid," says Evelien Janssen-Verweij. "As a result, chopping and breaking during installation is no longer necessary. In addition, the technical knowledge normally required to connect the motor wiring to the power network is no longer necessary. This not only makes installation more efficient and easier for blinds technicians, but it is also more pleasant for the end user." 

Saving on energy bills

Both during the construction of houses and buildings and the renovation of existing buildings, Evelien Janssen-Verweij notes, there has been increasing attention to energy consumption in recent years. For example, more and more homes are reducing net energy consumption to - almost - zero. "Dynamic shading such as zipper screens can play an important role in reducing annual energy consumption. TNO research has shown that Verano®'s ritzscreens® contribute to energy savings. When ritzscreens® are used in homes, this means savings of up to 14% in energy consumption for space heating. In summer, between 61% and 72% is additionally saved on energy consumption for cooling, compared to homes without shading measures. Moreover, when shading is controlled by solar-powered motors, the energy savings only increase!" 

Comfort with ritzscreens®

With solar control, an additional advantage is added to the many pluses of regular zipper screens, Evelien Janssen-Verweij knows. "As is well known, the solar protection fabric in zipper screens is fixed at the sides in the guides, so there is no gap between guides and fabric. This ensures that light and heat in a home or building can be optimally regulated, the hanging behavior of the fabric is improved and optimal ventilation can be achieved without insects being able to enter. Our ritzscreens® combine high wind resistance - tested by TÜV Netherlands - with stylish design. In addition, the view to the outside is maintained, views are obstructed and annoying glare is prevented!"