ROMA supports the Roller Shutters and Sun Protection Day 2026

On March 20, 2026, National Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day will take place across Germany. Under the slogan “Sun Protection Is Climate Protection,” specialty companies will use this event to highlight how important exterior sun protection is for heat protection, living comfort, and reduced cooling needs.

ROMA, as one of Germany’s leading manufacturers of high-quality sun protection systems, also supports the initiative and highlights why Roller Shutters, External Venetian Blinds, and Textile Screens play a central role in sustainable buildings today.

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Rising temperatures, more frequent heat waves, and rising energy costs are posing new challenges for buildings. While large windows provide plenty of natural light, they can also cause interior spaces to heat up significantly.

The most effective solution: exterior sun protection that blocks the sun’s rays before they hit the window glass. This allows significantly less heat to enter the building. Exterior sun protection plays a crucial role in providing heat protection during the summer. It reduces the heating of interior spaces and can thus significantly reduce the need for energy-intensive air conditioning systems.

Even simple measures such as automated shading or smart controls that adjust based on the sun’s position can noticeably improve the indoor climate. At the same time, energy consumption for cooling decreases. The R+S Trade Association’s 2026 Roller Shutter and Sun Protection Day highlights this.

Visit the official event page of the R+S Trade Association

A particular trend in modern sun shading is solar-powered sun shading. Systems with an integrated solar drive use a small solar panel to supply the motor directly with energy. This means that solar Roller Shutters, solar External Venetian Blinds or solar vertical blinds work independently of the power grid - without any additional wiring.

This technology offers great advantages, especially when retrofitting existing buildings: No chiseling work or new power connections are required, so the sun shading can be installed quickly and cleanly. At the same time, users benefit from a high level of operating convenience, as solar-powered systems can also be controlled by radio, app or Smart Home.

In new construction and energy-efficient retrofits, exterior sun protection is becoming increasingly important. In addition to improving indoor comfort, it reduces heat gain in the summer and thus lowers the cooling needs of buildings.

Through the intelligent combination of windows, insulation, and sun protection, heating and cooling costs can be reduced over the long term. As a result, sun protection has become an important component of energy-efficient renovation and new construction concepts, as well as modern architecture.

Friedemann Auer, Head of Architectural Consulting at ROMA KG

Sun shading systems are increasingly being integrated into Smart Home solutions. Sensors detect the position of the sun, temperature or wind and control the systems automatically.

ROMA works together with established partners such as Somfy TaHoma, Loxone, KNX, elero and digitalSTROM . Roller Shutters, External Venetian Blinds or Textile Screens react automatically to weather conditions and ensure optimum light and temperature conditions at all times.

If you want to take the Roller Shutters and Sun Protection Day as an opportunity to find out about modern solutions, you should rely on professional planning.

ROMA products are only available from qualified ROMA specialist partners. They support building owners, modernizers and architects in selecting the right solution - tailored to the architecture, installation situation and personal requirements.