Suitable projects
ZIP screens work as a facade-shading layer, pergola side closure or hospitality weather-control layer.
- Pergola side closures
- Facade and window shading
- Hospitality areas needing fast weather response
LUXASHADEZip Screen Blinds & Exterior Shading
Luxa 100S Solar-Powered Zip Screen
Formerly known as Luxa 100S Solar-Powered Zip Screen
ZIP 100SA solar-powered zip screen — same Tela 100 motor and zip rail, powered by a compact solar panel mounted on the cassette. Battery lasts ~3-4 weeks of normal use, recharges from daylight. Perfect for retrofits where running cable is expensive or impossible.
No wires. No plug. Just sun.
Most zip screens need a 230V cable buried in the wall. The Tela 100S doesn't. A small solar panel on the cassette charges a lithium battery; the same RTS 24V motor that drives the Tela 100 lowers and raises the screen on demand. Battery typically lasts 3-4 weeks of daily use; in summer it never runs out. Ideal for renovations, listed buildings where wall channels are forbidden, or remote terraces where the nearest plug is 30 metres away. Same zip-guided fabric, same EN 13561 wind class 2, same 200+ RAL fabric palette as the wired siblings.
MAX SPAN12.5m²
KEY FEATURES
- Solar-powered independent operation
- No electrical connection required
- Dual energy: solar + electricity
- Up to 40 cycles per full charge
- Zip-guided channels with integrated zipper
- Natural light with privacy
- Sun, wind and weather protection
- Between-pillar installation (side flag design)
- Plastex premium accessories
- Max area 12.5 m²
AVAILABLE SIZES900–4,000mm × 500–3,500mm
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When Luxa 100S Solar-Powered Zip Screen is the right ZIP screen.
Use this route when the facade, pergola or opening needs vertical shading with better control of glare, privacy and wind exposure.
Check before quote
Clarify opening dimensions, guide fixing, fabric openness, control type and exposure before the screen is specified.
- Fabric openness and privacy target
- Guide-channel fixing surface
- Motor, manual or solar control route
Project handoff
Treat ZIP screens as part of the building envelope rather than an accessory so the result improves comfort and appearance.
- Pair with pergola or facade system
- Confirm wind and fabric assumptions
- Quote after dimensions are measured
Continue project review
Pergola pairing
Pair ZIP screens with pergolas for side closure and privacy.
Fabric reviewAsk the project team to review openness, privacy and glare before quote.
Project reviewShare site dimensions, exposure and target use before final product selection.
Product familiesCompare the wider PONARC outdoor-living and architectural system range.
PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about Luxa Tela 100S.
Use these answers when comparing a solar-powered ZIP screen for retrofit shading projects where cable routing should be avoided.
What is Luxa Tela 100S used for?
Luxa Tela 100S is a solar-powered ZIP-guided exterior screen for retrofit openings where facade shading is needed but routing new electrical cables is difficult or undesirable.
Compare ZIP screens →When is the solar ZIP screen route relevant?
Choose the solar route when the opening has suitable daylight exposure, wiring is impractical and the project still needs powered exterior screen control.
Compare wired motor route →What should be checked before quotation?
Confirm opening dimensions, solar exposure, cassette and guide position, fabric openness, wind exposure, control expectation and whether the screen will be used on a facade or pergola side.
Review solar screen →TECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
Solar-Powered Motor
Compact solar panel charges integrated battery. No mains, no wiring. Whisper-quiet motor. Operates for weeks without direct sunlight.
ZIP-Guided Tension
Same ZIP technology as mains-powered Luxa 100. Taut under project-reviewed wind exposure.
Truly Wireless
No electrical wiring at all. Mount and operate in hours. Ideal for retrofit and rental.
Smart Home Compatible
RTS. Remote, app, voice control. Wireless sun and wind sensors for autonomous operation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
OperationSolar-powered motor (independent)
EnergyDual — solar panel + electric backup
BatteryUp to 40 open-close cycles per full charge
Guide SystemZip-guided with integrated zipper
FabricBalanced — natural light in, blocks outside visibility
Dimensions (X)900 – 4,000 mm
Dimensions (Y)500 – 2,500 mm
Max Area12.5 m²
Max Expansion2,500 mm
NoteHeights above 2.7m: fabric has additional markings
InstallationBetween-pillar side flag design
AccessoriesPlastex premium components
Tension SystemPVC profile with covered bottom plastic
APPLICATIONSWhere It Works.
The Luxa 100S excels in retrofit and wireless-first scenarios. Existing buildings where routing cables requires cutting into walls, rental properties needing removable…
ACCESSORIES & ADD-ONSComplete Your Setup.
Same as Luxa 100: wireless sun/wind sensors, pergola brackets, insect mesh. The entire system — screen, motor, panel, sensors — operates completely wire-free.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
A compact PV panel on the cassette charges a lithium-ion battery. 5–10 full cycles per day even in Northern Europe. Battery backup lasts weeks without direct sunlight.
Yes. The battery stores enough energy for extended operation. Even diffuse winter daylight charges the panel for regular use.
Same ZIP system and frame. 100S = solar + battery (wireless), 100 = mains motor (230V), 100M = manual crank. All interchangeable.
Compact, colour-matched to the cassette frame. Barely visible from ground level.
Ideal when: running cables is impractical/costly, retrofitting existing buildings, rental properties (no permanent modifications), or for completely wireless aesthetics.
Width: 900–4,000 mm. Height: 500–3,500 mm. Max area: 12.5 m².
Positioned between manual 100M and mains 100. Motorised convenience without wiring costs. Request a quote from your PONARC dealer.
INSTALLATIONFrom Plan to Pergola.
Fastest zip screen installation — no electrical wiring at all. Mount cassette, fix guides, insert fabric, solar panel starts charging immediately. Single screen:…
COLOURS & FINISHESYour Colour, Your Style.
All profiles in any RAL colour. Solar panel housing colour-matched. Square or round cassette.
CARE & MAINTENANCEBuilt to Stay Beautiful.
Clean fabric 2–3 times per year. Brush guide channels. Keep solar panel clean — wipe periodically. Battery: 10+ years service life. Fabric replaceable without cassette…
