Discover the versatility of the VELUX VCS 3030 skylight, equipped with a premium solar-powered motor for effortless control. Complete with a flyscreen, the VCS 3030 is compatible with VELUX Active climate control, so you can adjust your skylight from your smartphone. Designed primarily for flat roofs, this model is also suitable for roof pitches up to 60 degrees, bringing both convenience and style to any home.
Discover the versatility of the VELUX VCS 3030 skylight, equipped with a premium solar-powered motor for effortless control. Complete with a flyscreen, the VCS 3030 is compatible with VELUX Active climate control, so you can adjust your skylight from your smartphone. Designed primarily for flat roofs, this model is also suitable for roof pitches up to 60 degrees, bringing both convenience and style to any home.
VELUX Solar Powered Flat Roof Skylight 870 x 870mm
Discover the versatility of the VELUX VCS 3030 skylight, equipped with a premium solar-powered motor for effortless control. Complete with a flyscreen, the VCS 3030 is compatible with VELUX Active climate control, so you can adjust your skylight from your smartphone. Designed primarily for flat roofs, this model is also suitable for roof pitches up to 60 degrees, bringing both convenience and style to any home.
Discover the versatility of the VELUX VCS 3030 skylight, equipped with a premium solar-powered motor for effortless control. Complete with a flyscreen, the VCS 3030 is compatible with VELUX Active climate control, so you can adjust your skylight from your smartphone. Designed primarily for flat roofs, this model is also suitable for roof pitches up to 60 degrees, bringing both convenience and style to any home.
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The lowest price for VELUX Solar Powered Flat Roof Skylight 870 x 870mm right now is $2,437.71 at Central Skylights, compared across 5 retailers.
The all-time low was $1,080.00 on 5 Apr 2025 — today's price is 126% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 27 July 2026.
Last updated at 27/07/2026 07:01:17
Velux VCS 3030 Solar Opening Skylights 870x870mm
Delivery between Wed – Fri $55
Velux VCS 870 x 870mm Solar Flat Roof Skylight - VCS 3030 2004AE
Free delivery between 28 July – 5 Aug
VELUX VCS Solar Powered Skylight 3030 (870 x 870mm)
Delivery between 30 July – 5 Aug $50
VCS
Free delivery between Mon – Sun
VELUX VCS Solar Powered Flat Roof Skylight 3030 870 x 870mm
Delivery between 29 July – 6 Aug $63.55
originally posted on veluxusa.com
I called and spoke with Velux about the differences between the VSS and VSE models, before deciding which model to purchase. I was NOT told about the difference in rain sensor, and in fact, the representative promoted the VSS (solar) model. Now, after purchasing a $2500 skylight and spending $5000 on its installation, I find that the compromise required in the Solar model's rain sensor means that it usually does not work. HUGE disappointment...not just in the product, but in the reliability of Velux's customer service.
originally posted on veluxusa.com
Started having our first rains after we got the Velux Active / Auto system. And the skylights do not auto-close when it is raining as they say they do. According to another reviewer they close due to vibration from the water, that's pretty dumb if true, as that means anywhere that has light drizzle or heavy fog causing water to seep through will make it through. Really kills the ability to use the auto open / close capabilities of the skylights. If I'd known this, would have bought someone else's skylight. Maybe at least one that can operate with the numerous options out there for real/bonafide rain sensors or the likes
originally posted on veluxusa.com
We've had a Velux solar power operated skylight in our house since we built it 7 or 8 years ago. We haven't operated it a lot but it has been great to quickly ventilate the bathroom after a shower. Here's the problem, I think the battery may be shot. It doesn't open and close with the remote, won't open and close when I press the reset with a paperclip, and it is failing registration with the remote. Help please!
| Frame Material | White PVC |
Velux VCS 3030 Solar Opening Skylights 870x870mm
Delivery between Wed – Fri $55
Velux VCS 870 x 870mm Solar Flat Roof Skylight - VCS 3030 2004AE
Free delivery between 28 July – 5 Aug
VELUX VCS Solar Powered Skylight 3030 (870 x 870mm)
Delivery between 30 July – 5 Aug $50
VCS
Free delivery between Mon – Sun
VELUX VCS Solar Powered Flat Roof Skylight 3030 870 x 870mm
Delivery between 29 July – 6 Aug $63.55
I called and spoke with Velux about the differences between the VSS and VSE models, before deciding which model to purchase. I was NOT told about the difference in rain sensor, and in fact, the representative promoted the VSS (solar) model. Now, after purchasing a $2500 skylight and spending $5000 on its installation, I find that the compromise required in the Solar model's rain sensor means that it usually does not work. HUGE disappointment...not just in the product, but in the reliability of Velux's customer service.
Started having our first rains after we got the Velux Active / Auto system. And the skylights do not auto-close when it is raining as they say they do. According to another reviewer they close due to vibration from the water, that's pretty dumb if true, as that means anywhere that has light drizzle or heavy fog causing water to seep through will make it through. Really kills the ability to use the auto open / close capabilities of the skylights. If I'd known this, would have bought someone else's skylight. Maybe at least one that can operate with the numerous options out there for real/bonafide rain sensors or the likes
We've had a Velux solar power operated skylight in our house since we built it 7 or 8 years ago. We haven't operated it a lot but it has been great to quickly ventilate the bathroom after a shower. Here's the problem, I think the battery may be shot. It doesn't open and close with the remote, won't open and close when I press the reset with a paperclip, and it is failing registration with the remote. Help please!
We had a total of 5 skylights installed, but only 2 are solar. Four are great, but one of the solar stopped working within 10 months of installation. I was told I need to hit the reset button, which is inconveniently located 15 feet high. On top of that, my brilliant installer replaced the trim around it, which now means in order to get to the button we need to buy a longer ladder, remove the trim & screen to get to the reset button. If it worked, I would give this product 5 stars, but the response I received regarding my new skylights and how to fix it made me regret my purchase. I have been unable to open that skylight for 2 years.
I bought this skylight 3 years ago. It has failed 3 times. The customer service it horrible to deal with and extremely unresponsive. The first summer the skylight was repaired just before winter after reporting the issue in spring. The second summer the skylight required a new remote and it worked for most of the summer once I received that. Now the third spring and it doesn't work again. I have tried to contact Velux using the phone number they give you and you end up getting an email from a person on the phone requesting information to be forwarded to a local representative. That local representative never contacts you and doesn't care to come fix your product. This is the same issue that happened with my first repair that took several months to get fixed. Last ... MoreI bought this skylight 3 years ago. It has failed 3 times. The customer service it horrible to deal with and extremely unresponsive. The first summer the skylight was repaired just before winter after reporting the issue in spring. The second summer the skylight required a new remote and it worked for most of the summer once I received that. Now the third spring and it doesn't work again. I have tried to contact Velux using the phone number they give you and you end up getting an email from a person on the phone requesting information to be forwarded to a local representative. That local representative never contacts you and doesn't care to come fix your product. This is the same issue that happened with my first repair that took several months to get fixed. Last time it took several calls to Velux to explain and reexplain my issue and two different vendors to finally find one to come. Just purchase another brand, seriously the Chinese junk I have bought from Amazon has better quality and their customer service is head and shoulders above this.
Our former manual Velux skylight screens could be removed from the interior, as needed for cleaning. Recently had several replaced with Velux Solar Skylights and somehow, the way they are installed is not enough allowance remove the screens from below. Roofer says they can be removed from the top, ie from the roof! SO one has to climb a ladder to the roof in order to remove/clean Vellux Solar skylight screens? Please confirm ASAP if this is correct.
I've had a Velux solar venting skylight (VCS 2246) for 8 years and the battery has died. The display indicates that the skylight's power supply is too weak and won't allow operation of the skylight motor.The battery is Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) which has a life expectancy of 5-12 years.Velux doesn't list the replacement battery for sale on their website. They also don't have instructions to access and replacing the battery.Some internet forums (Reddit) indicate that the battery component is more than $160.Think about the maintenance of the battery and difficulty in accessing the skylight and internal components when considering purchasing one of these skylights!
We installed a pair of 22.5" x 22.5" solar-powered, fresh-air venting skylights to replace a much older fixed skylight in a vaulted ceiling.UPS delivered both units in perfect condition, arriving here in Hawaii within a few days of it being shipped. The only qualm was finding quite a bit of plastic shavings trapped between the screen and the glass of the skylight, as though it was never cleaned out before testing and packaging the units. Those were easily swept out before the final installation.The installation was easy enough. The most difficult part was finding the "on" switch. There's an opening along the bottom, inside edge of the skylight, and the small red sliding switch was recessed well within that opening. I had to use the blunt end of a barbecue stick ... MoreWe installed a pair of 22.5" x 22.5" solar-powered, fresh-air venting skylights to replace a much older fixed skylight in a vaulted ceiling.UPS delivered both units in perfect condition, arriving here in Hawaii within a few days of it being shipped. The only qualm was finding quite a bit of plastic shavings trapped between the screen and the glass of the skylight, as though it was never cleaned out before testing and packaging the units. Those were easily swept out before the final installation.The installation was easy enough. The most difficult part was finding the "on" switch. There's an opening along the bottom, inside edge of the skylight, and the small red sliding switch was recessed well within that opening. I had to use the blunt end of a barbecue stick to move the switch to the "on" position. After that, programming the remote to operate this solar-powered skylight was simple.The existing curbs for the original skylights were actually slightly undersized which meant additional framing had to be added to the outer perimeter of the original curbs. While this meant the skylights were a perfect fit, it also meant that the screens can't be removed -- because the original light shaft is smaller than it should be for this skylight. We didn't want to cut into the roof and build a whole new curb since the existing one was working fine and wasn't leaking at all. And it's not a big deal that the screens can't be removed. It can still be cleaned when necessary.What caught our attention, when we were looking for a skylight that could be opened, was that these automatically close when it starts raining. We were concerned that one day the skylights would be accidentally left open during a typical unexpected Hawaiian rain shower. Testing it with an artificial rain shower from a garden hose proved that it works as advertised.The skylights open and close slowly, taking around 70 seconds to fully open or close.The best part is that these venting skylights keep hot air from building up due to the vaulted ceiling, and allow the fresh tradewinds to circulate through the room.Time will tell as to how well they hold up. But they worked perfectly the moment they were in place.
I just purchased a home that has 8 solar Velux Skylights. Each Skylight has a shade in it, which is run on a separate remote. Beyond that, I have a lock and sensor switch. There are 18 battery operated devices to manage. This is just stupid.The second issue is the Gateway. Stay away form this option to consolidate the remotes. It only operates on a 2.4 ghz network. If you have a modern WiFi mesh network, it will never work.If I were making the decision on these skylights, I would have walked away from this company because of these issues. The technology is not future proofed and I wouldn't want 18 remotes to eventually misplace on my house.Sure, if i needed one skylight this would be fine. But not for my setup.
Liked it when it worked, and everyone loved the touchpad remote, but another contractor who does new building (I stick with remodels) said he wouldn't go near the solar-powered ones, especially if they do not have a replaceable battery. I laughed and bought one anyway, even though previously had only used hard-wired ones.Well, out of nowhere every two days the remote loses contact with the skylight and I have to climb my 10-foot stepladder and turn off the power and then turn it back on and reregister the unit. Seems odd that it is two days, but it has been doing that for about three weeks now. Already tried new batteries in the remote. Sure wish I had hardwired it. I have two others hardwired that work beautifully and I never worry about the solar battery going ... MoreLiked it when it worked, and everyone loved the touchpad remote, but another contractor who does new building (I stick with remodels) said he wouldn't go near the solar-powered ones, especially if they do not have a replaceable battery. I laughed and bought one anyway, even though previously had only used hard-wired ones.Well, out of nowhere every two days the remote loses contact with the skylight and I have to climb my 10-foot stepladder and turn off the power and then turn it back on and reregister the unit. Seems odd that it is two days, but it has been doing that for about three weeks now. Already tried new batteries in the remote. Sure wish I had hardwired it. I have two others hardwired that work beautifully and I never worry about the solar battery going dead. Oh well, live and learn.
| Frame Material | White PVC |
