The amount of light you get out from a light pipe is proportionate to the amount of light that goes in. That’s why Solatube® Daylighting Systems employ light harvesting technology to ensure that as much of the available light enters the pipe as possible. This is particularly important on roofs that don’t face south. Raybender® 3000 technologies ensure that 360° light capture takes place, regardless of the location of the unit on the roof.
Solatube roof domes are injection moulded from impact-resistant polycarbonate, TP(a) fire rated for safety, and incorporate UV screening. The unique dome geometry maximizes light collection while providing a maintenance-free surface that is cleansed by the elements. The LightTracker™ reflector and Raybender® 3000 Technology help to ensure top year-round performance.
Fresnel lenses
Only Solatube® Daylighting Systems, with our Raybender® 3000 technologies, use Fresnel lenses in the dome to refract light into the top of the tube, actively harvesting daylight into the system.
Reflector system
LightTracker™ redirects light, that hits the dome from lower angles, down into the tube which can result in up to twice as much light entering the top of the tube than on any other system.
Standard clear dome – non Solatube
On an ordinary dome low-level light just passes straight through the dome and not down into the tube.