Sun tracking

Some of the shading device controls offer the sun tracking feature that positions the blades on venetian blinds according to the direction of the sun's rays.

Somfy’s sun tracking solution uses a Somfy developed algorithm to calculate the appropriate position of the shading device, and if it’s a venetian blind the correct angle of the slat. This is based on the position of the sun, location and orientation of the building in question. The building controller sends real-time responses based on sun position, which leads to optimizing the day light in the building without the negative effects of glare and thermal heat gain. This reduces the need for artificial lighting.

Read more about the importance of day lighting and the energy savings related to dynamic solar shading here.

Sun tracking in COLD season!

Depending on the orientation of the facade, the weather conditions and the time of the day, the priorities in winter are different:

  • Energy savings (keeping the heat inside / sun generated heating)
  • User comfort (visual comfort / natural and artificial light balance)

Discover the winter scenario...

Sun tracking in HOT season!

Depending on the orientation of the facade, the weather conditions and the time of the day, the priorities in summer are different:

  • Energy savings (keeping cool inside / keeping the heat outside)
  • User comfort (visual comfort / natural light benefit)

Discover the summer scenario...

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