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Are there solar powered window blinds? (self.homeassistant)

submitted 1 month ago by clay_pidgin to c/[email protected]

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I've got an extra tall living room, and without a 15' ladder there's no way I can actuate the pull down shades. I would be annoyed to have to climb up to change batteries a few times a year. What I would ideally want are some kind of window shade or blinds with a remote or HA controllable, and a little solar panel to collect the juicy rays of the sun.

I have found hard wired shades, battery powered shades with remotes, and zigbee etc shades, but not exactly what I'm looking for.

Any suggestions?

I don't actually HAVE any automation at home beyond some hated Alexas, but these shades would be a great place to start.

Thanks in advance.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Solar glass yes. Solar blinds I don't know of anything that would be thin and flexible enough to roll and unroll everyday.

There are some think flexable solar panels, but nothing that I seen that you could use as a replacement blind in a roller blind.

Take a look into solar glass, you can retrofit some of these products right onto existing windows on the inside.

The one advantage to sollar glass is you don't have to keep your blinds down all the time especially if you want to enjoy a sunny day.

Edit: Seems I misunderstood the assignment.

Motorized Solar powered blinds where you don't have access to power.

https://www.amazon.ca/Motorized-Insulation-Complementary-Cordless-Automatic/dp/B0CWL7TFYP?mcid=cd45a4fde0803f77966b0a9d1947818a&tag=googlemobshop-20&hvadid=730828764438&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16448465338767325826&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000966&hvtargid=pla-2338116708393&psc=1&gad_source=1