In case the window sizes specified for each pledge do not exactly fit your window(s), please select the closest to your window(s) size and get in touch with us on Kickstarter or via email. We will be happy to produce a custom sized set of SolarGaps for you.

You simply plug SolarGaps into a power outlet and the inverter converts solar energy into electricity that can be used by all your devices. This means SolarGaps will feed electrical power that you can instantly use or store in a battery for later use.

One square meter of SolarGaps blinds produces up to 100 watts of electricity. If the blinds are located indoors, behind the glass windows, the efficiency gets cut in half. A standard window with an area of two square meters with the external shutters can produce up to 200 watts. That's enough to charge a laptop! If you install SolarGaps in the office buildings with lots of large windows, it is possible to run completely off the grid.

Yes, SolarGaps can be adjusted and moved manually.

Yes, you can open the blinds manually or via the smartphone app. SolarGaps will move back to the optimal charging position after you’ve left the room for at least 5 minutes.

SolarGaps cannot produce electricity at night as solar energy requires the presence of the sun. However, we do include a small power bank with the blinds so you can charge devices via USB. If you install an optional battery storage unit, you can use the electricity you generated during the day at night. If you produce more power than you use, you can earn money by providing electricity to the grid!

Not yet. At this stage, we have manufactured a working prototype and its control unit. Now we need to improve the software and the control system. We are launching the crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to collect funds for the full-scale production.

We recommend to start from 40 sq feet.

Yes. Up to 80%.

There are two possible ways to use SolarGaps: 1) to charge home battery like Tesla Powerwall (not included) or 2) to send energy to the grid and use it the ordinary way. So you charge your phone ordinary way from wall outlet.

It depends of your equipment consumption.

In some cases yes. In a day it can send energy to the grid or you can use it to charge your battery and use when you need it.

We provide variation of standard sizes and you also may order custom version.

There are many possible ways to mount SolarGaps blinds. You can mount SolarGaps on the wall on both sides from the window allowing a larger size of SolarGaps to fit both big and small windows. If your windows are larger than a standard size window you also may order a custom version.

You may contact us and we can help troubleshoot your issue or refer you to one of our local representatives depending on your location.

It can be installed both ways, but it’s most efficient to mount outside.

It is possible to install SolarGaps with very little damage. SolarGaps can easily be removed if you move apartments.

Yes, you can move your personal generation device the way that you move your furniture.

It's designed to open or close your Solargaps blinds, change angle and see how much energy you generate.

Yes. Our app can be downloaded from App Store or Play Market.

Yes!

Yes!

In the app you can see how much energy you generate. More detailed information will be available from SolarGaps cloud based application.

SolarGaps are made from aluminum for lightweight and strangeness and is currently unavailable in other materials.

Depending on the size and your local climate SolarGaps can help you save up to 70% on electrical bills.

A lot of energy is wasted on air conditioning. SolarGaps help reduce air pollution by reducing green gas emissions when this energy produced. You really can help save planet by using smart blinds.

SolarGaps is a part of ecosystem of smart home devices. It can be controlled remotely from the internet and uses information provided such weather prediction.

We already made it possible to control it by Google Home. The next step Alexa and Smart Thermostat Nest.

It can be installed DIY or with help of local service providers depending on your location.

For most windows, it's enough to have screwdriver. In some cases a drill is also required.

For most cases it takes 30 minutes and 2 people to install SolarGaps.

It depends on where you live. We use certified energy equipment to send energy to the grid, however we recommend contacting your energy provider in order to install a metering device.
If you use home battery like Tesla power wall you can make your home even autonomous (off grid).

When sun shines a huge amount of energy is wasted on air conditioning. In some cases you can't even supply air conditioner with energy generated on the roof. SolarGaps provides active shading so you can use your green energy for your personal needs instead of using up to 70% on air conditioning.

Kickstarter makes it easy to change your reward selection! Check out the instructions here: https://www.kickstarter.com/help/faq/backer+questions#faq_63083

Depending of the size of blinds it shipped by standard ground post.

Shipping and handling is free to the US and $90 Rest-of-World.