Automating skylights with blinds to block direct sun - eviltoast

Looking for a solution on how to determine when to close and open skylight blinds. I can just do hours of the day but would like it to be a bit more intelligent.

Anyone looked at using something like the math used for solar panels? I was thinking that when max solar power was generated in the summer that is when they are closed to keep heat out.

Ideas?

  • peregus@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    It’s not clear to me if you have photovoltaic panels and can use the data from them or not.

    • sytone@lemmy.worldOP
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      4 months ago

      I don’t have panels. I was wondering if I can apply the same math and if so has anyone done this in home assistant already.