Why electric roller shutters ?
What are the advantages of motorising a roller shutter ? A motorised roller shutter allows you to open and close the shutters effortlessly, but above all you save energy when you use your roller shutter every day.
A motorised roller shutter offers you many benefits. Here’s a short guide summarising why it’s worth switching to solar powered roller shutters.
Why should you prefer motorised roller shutters with radio control ?
An electric roller shutter can be operated in two ways :
- Cable control : a cable running in the wall connects the motor to a control point,
- Radio control : A radio remote control (without cable) is all that is needed to control the roller shutter.
The electric drive with radio control is preferable as installation is much easier : your remote control is mobile and can be fitted anywhere.
In addition, some manufacturers such as Bubendorff offer domotic solutions that are accessible with motorised roller shutters with radio control (time programming, group control of roller shutters, control via smartphone…).
Why does an electric roller shutter guarantee you energy savings ?
With a motorised roller shutter, you can save energy all year round.
- When it’s hot : the electric roller shutter prevents the heat from coming in from outside by acting as a heat shield, so you no longer need expensive and energy-intensive air conditioning.
- When it’s cold : the electric roller shutter prevents the heat inside from escaping to the outside, allowing you to reduce your heating consumption.
However, to achieve these energy savings, you need to ensure that the electric roller shutter is opened/closed at the right times (which is complicated with a manual or cable-controlled roller shutter). Thanks to motorisation with radio control, you can easily programme the opening/closing times of the roller shutter and thus maximise your energy savings.
Is it possible to install an electric roller shutter if there is no power socket ?
Yes, this is certainly possible. In this case, you should opt for a solar roller shutter that works without any connection to the power grid.