Would you like to open your garage door with a solar-powered opener? You’re wondering what it costs and what advantages and disadvantages this type of drive has to offer? We’ll explain what you have to pay attention to, how a solar garage door opener works and what you need to install it.
A solar-powered garage door opener uses the sun’s energy along with a rechargeable battery. In contrast to an electric door opener that works with electricity from a plug, a solar-powered garage door opener with rechargeable battery does not rely on mains power.
The system consists of a solar panel that converts sunlight into electricity, a rechargeable battery that stores the collected energy and the garage door opener itself. The solar panels charge the rechargeable battery during the day. The rechargeable battery stores the energy. The opener therefore also works at night or if it’s cloudy.
A solar-powered garage door opener with rechargeable battery has many advantages.
A solar-powered garage door opener can also have disadvantages.
The Comfort 260 accu garage door opener is the perfect opener for you if you would like an alternative energy source or do not have an electricity connection available. It is suitable for doors weighing up to 90 kg, swing, overhead, and canopy doors with a width of up to 3.5 m, single-walled sectional doors up to 5.0 m and double-walled sectional doors up to 3.0 m. Does that sound like it would fit? Ask us for more information now. We’ll be happy to inform you of your local dealer!
Your garage door opener with solar and rechargeable battery is installed in several steps.
Our dealers will be happy to provide you with information on the prices for our garage door opener with solar and rechargeable battery (and its installation if necessary).
Do you have more questions? In the following section, we’ll answer frequently asked questions (FAQ) about solar-powered garage door openers.
Installation is not more complicated than a normal garage door opener. In this video, our colleague, Volker, explains how you can install a garage door opener yourself. Of course, the right position for the solar panel is important. If you would like to have your opener installed by a specialist, we’d be happy to recommend qualified dealers.
Solar and battery-powered openers are more expensive than normal electric garage door openers. It is a long-term investment that will pay off depending on the electricity costs, solar energy intensity and use. Marantec products are extremely durable and robust. You will therefore reap the benefits of your solar garage door opener for a long time.
Yes, the rechargeable battery stores enough energy to operate the opener even if it's cloudy. For example, if the sun doesn’t shine for a long time in winter, you can use the opener’s rechargeable battery instead of solar energy.
Whether you can add a solar module to your existing garage door opener depends on the connections that it has. If you have been using our Comfort 260 accu garage door opener up to now, you can retrofit our solar module easily. Unfortunately, you cannot currently operate other Marantec openers with a solar module at this time.
Want to buy a new garage door opener and have it installed? Don’t know exactly which opener fits your garage door and want advice? Or do you have a completely different question? Contact us! We’ll be happy to inform you of your local dealer.
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