I need to install a Velux blackout blind - electric or solar powered?

[Adsibob]

I have a Velux Integra GGL window which is wired in and runs off our main electricity. I need to purchase and install a blackout blind for it. Options are solar or an electric one. The solar one is easier to install but the battery will eventually need replacing in 7 to 10 years time. The roof light is east facing so should get plenty of sun, though not sure if that's enough in the darkest depths of winter. I'm considering the electric option, but concerned it may be tricky to install the electric connection, though apparently it is relatively plug and play friendly...

Anyone have experience of installing these? The other complexity is the skylight in question is fairly high up (the bottom of it is about 2.3m above floor height) so I'm not sure I'll be able to do it with just my ladder. Might need to get two ladders and build a platform.

 

[nod]

We had two at our last build

One East and one west The batteries where always charged when we came to use them 

[Adsibob]

2 hours ago, nod said:

We had two at our last build

One East and one west The batteries where always charged when we came to use them 

That's reassuring. Might just be easier to get the solar powered one then. It's about £10 more, but less fiddly to install I believe.

[Super_Paulie]

I've got Integras and going to add blinds sooner rather than later. I was under the impression they just plug into the frame and get their power from the already wired up window?