Solatube Launches the New Brighten UP®
Skylight Series “Light Years Ahead”
Featuring:
Two new decorative fixture collections, a larger 290 DS Plus™ model for spacious rooms and ComfortSeal™ technology for improved thermal performance and energy efficiency
VISTA, Calif. (May 12, 2026) — Solatube International Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of tubular skylights, announced the releases the new Solatube Brighten Up® Skylight Series, featuring expanded design options, enhanced thermal performance and a new size intended to broaden the product’s range of residential applications.
Engineered for superior light performance and long-lasting quality, the Brighten Up Skylight Series combines Solatube’s award-winning Raybender® 3000 light-capturing dome technology and ultra-reflective SpectraLight® Infinity tubing—one of the world’s most reflective materials—with a newly redesigned delivery zone to bring soft, even natural daylight into any room.
“Traditional skylights allow direct sunlight to enter a room, which can create glare, bright hotspots and uneven light as the sun moves throughout the day,” said Francisco Lopez, president, Solatube International, Inc. “Solatube’s Raybender 3000 dome technology captures daylight from multiple angles, while SpectraLight Infinity tubing delivers 99.7% reflectivity with optional InfraReduction® technology to maintain consistent brightness without heating the room.”
“Our latest innovation focuses on the delivery zone, optimizing how daylight enters spaces with ceiling fixture options that vary in design, size and light distribution, ” added Lopez. “Daylight now becomes a design choice, not just a light source.”
Daylight Meets Design
The new Solatube Brighten Up® Skylight Series introduces several enhancements designed to give homeowners more control over how daylight fills their homes. The series adds two ceiling fixture collections, ThinLine™ and Contour™, offering distinct design profiles and diffuser options to suit a variety of interior styles. It also introduces the 290DS Plus™ (21-inch diffuser) model for larger rooms and vaulted ceilings and ComfortSeal™ Technology, a redesigned ceiling interface with integrated seals and stackable lens options to improve thermal performance and energy efficiency.
ThinLine™ Collection
The ThinLine™ Collection features ultra-low-profile fixtures that virtually disappear into the ceiling. With a profile up to 70% thinner than previous designs, ThinLine™ delivers balanced, soft daylight that gently fills the room without drawing attention to the fixture itself. Diffuser options include SoftView™, which provides a wide-spreading, glare-free pearlescent glow, and OptiView™, a crystal-like Fresnel lens that creates a subtle “view of the sky” effect. All diffuser options are available in round or square designs to suit a variety of interior styles.
Contour™ Collection
The Contour™ Collection delivers a sculpted, dimensional look to ceilings, combining form and function. Diffuser options include JustFrost™, a layered frosted design for soft, diffused light; TierDrop™, which spreads daylight through cascading contours, creating a refined ceiling halo while spreading light throughout the room; and OptiView™ Frost, which merges Fresnel optics with a wider frosted layer for a bold architectural effect.
290DS Plus™ (21-inch decorative ceiling fixture)
Building on these design options, the Brighten Up Skylight Series also introduces the new 290DS Plus™ model, engineered for larger rooms and soaring ceilings. Featuring a 21-inch diffuser, this fixture provides a more dramatic ceiling presence while delivering soft, evenly distributed daylight, making it ideal for spacious living rooms, kitchens and vaulted areas.
ComfortSeal™ Technology
Designed to maintain indoor comfort and energy efficiency, ComfortSeal™ Technology features a redesigned ceiling interface that reduces air transfer and enhances thermal performance. With four integrated seals and the ability to stack the new ThermoLens options, this technology helps maintain consistent indoor temperatures year-round while ensuring daylight remains soft, even and comfortable. This advancement underscores Solatube’s commitment to delivering daylighting solutions that combine superior light quality and incredible thermal efficiency with practical home comfort.
The new Solatube Brighten Up® Skylight Series is available through Solatube’s Premier Dealer network across North America. Certified installers can complete most installations in as little as two hours, with no reframing, painting or drywall required.
To learn more or locate a local dealer, visit solatube.com/find-solatube-dealer-near-you.