Velux VSS S06 Solar Powered Skylight 1140x1180mm
The VELUX VSS S06 is the largest solar powered skylight in the VSS range, sized 1140 by 1180mm. It is built for great rooms, luxury master suites and premium entertaining spaces, where a large opening of daylight makes the room the centre of the home. 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
- Large 1140 x 1180mm glazed area for maximum daylight
- High-performance double glazing with NEAT self-cleaning coating
- Approximately 75% heat block for year-round comfort
Specifications
- Model: VELUX VSS S06
- Opening size: 1140 x 1180mm
- 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
- Great rooms and premium entertaining spaces
- Luxury master suites and dressing rooms
- Open plan living and dining areas
- Rooms where running wiring is not practical
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 S06 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 S06 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 S06 has an opening size of 1140 by 1180mm, the largest in the VSS solar range. It suits great rooms, luxury master suites and premium entertaining spaces where a maximum daylight opening is the goal, and gives a wide, commanding view of the sky.
Does it close automatically when it rains?
Yes. The VSS S06 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 S06 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.

