Solatube International has launched a new solar-powered ventilation system called Solar Star. The system is an ideal way to remove stale or damp air from barns and outbuildings, and is simple to fit, maintenance-free and cost-effective, claims Solatube.

Solar Star’s small solar panel supplies power to a highly efficient motor that draws more than 360 litres of air per second out of buildings, making it the most effective system of its type. As Solar Star is entirely solar powered, there are no operating costs so both energy usage and bills are reduced.

Solatube UK sales and marketing director Chris Taffs said: “Solar Star ensures that buildings are constantly fed with fresh air throughout daylight hours. The sunnier and warmer it is, the harder the motor works to extract stale air so that it is automatically replaced with fresh air.”