Velux VSS C08 Solar Powered Skylight 550x1400mm

The VELUX VSS C08 is a solar powered skylight for pitched roofs, sized 550 by 1400mm. The tall profile makes it a good match for hallways, stairwells and elongated spaces, where a narrow band of daylight runs down the room. The sash is powered by an integrated photovoltaic panel and operated with a wall-mounted RF remote, so there is no wiring, no electrician and no ongoing energy cost.

Key Features

• Integrated solar panel powers opening and closing with zero electricity cost
• Battery-backed control system keeps the window operating on overcast days
• Rain sensor closes the skylight automatically in wet weather
• Wall-mounted RF remote keypad with simple open, close and vent controls
• High-performance double glazing with NEAT self-cleaning coating
• White painted interior wood frame with grey aluminium external cappings
• Approximately 75% heat block for year-round comfort

Specifications

• Model: VELUX VSS C08
• Opening size: 550 x 1400mm
• Type: solar powered opening roof window for pitched roofs
• Operation: wall-mounted RF remote keypad
• Power: integrated photovoltaic panel with battery-backed control system
• Glazing: high-performance double glazing with NEAT coating
• Rain sensor: automatic closure on detected precipitation

Applications

• Hallways and stairwells
• Elongated living spaces and passage rooms
• Rooms where running wiring is not practical
• Rooms where the window sits above arm’s reach

What You Need To Complete Your Skylight Installation

To finish the installation you need the matching flashing and, for light control, a blind. Add the VELUX C08 custom flashing for a weathertight seal, and pair the window with a VELUX skylight blind for blackout or filtered light. Browse the full solar skylight range, or see all VELUX skylights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this solar skylight need wiring?

No. The VSS C08 is powered entirely by its integrated solar panel, so there is no wiring and no electrician required for the opening mechanism. The battery-backed control system stores energy so the window keeps working on cloudy days, and the wall-mounted remote keypad runs without any connection to the mains.

What size is this skylight?

The VSS C08 has an opening size of 550 by 1400mm, a tall format in the VSS solar range. It suits hallways, stairwells and elongated spaces, where a narrow, tall opening casts daylight down a wall or stairwell and fits roof spaces where a wider skylight would not suit the layout.

Does it close automatically when it rains?

Yes. The VSS C08 has a built-in rain sensor that closes the skylight automatically when precipitation is detected. You can leave the window venting and the sensor will close it during a shower, then you can reopen it with the remote once the weather clears.

What happens on cloudy days?

The VSS C08 carries a battery-backed control system charged by the solar panel, so the window continues to open, close and vent through overcast periods. The system is designed for Australian conditions, where solar gain varies through the year.