SOL Navitas

11/09/2026

Closed doesn’t mean stable.

Basements, underground garages, shelters and other enclosed spaces can remain unattended for weeks or months, but the conditions inside continue to change.

Moisture can accumulate, condensation can form and air quality can deteriorate. And simply bringing in more outdoor air is not always the answer. If the air enters under unsuitable conditions, it may make the moisture problem worse.

Effective ventilation depends on understanding the space: how it is used, its moisture load, existing airflow routes, occupancy and the energy available.

These three Estonian projects show why every space needs its own solution:

📍 At Kihlepa community centre, solar-warmed fresh air helps remove excess moisture and maintain more suitable conditions for storing the community’s winter supplies.

📍 In Lohusalu, an autonomously operating Sol Fresh 50 Basic uses solar energy for air exchange and warming the incoming air in an underground garage that was damp and prone to mould.

📍 At Pimekoobas, a site-specific solution uses Solar Smart control to adjust ventilation according to operating cycles, available natural conditions and rising CO₂ levels when people enter.

The challenge may be similar- but the correct solution depends on the building.

Nature first. Grid energy only when it is genuinely needed.

Does your basement, shelter, warehouse or another enclosed space have a moisture or ventilation problem? Tell us how the space is used, and we’ll help identify a suitable approach.

Read our latest article, “Enclosed spaces need to breathe too,” at solnavitas.eu or through the link in our bio.

07/09/2026

Kui hoonet tabab üleujutus, tuleb korraga tegeleda väga paljuga. Kui vesi lõpuks taandub, võib tunduda, et suurim mure on möödas. Tegelikult vajab ka hoone kuivatamine läbimõeldud samme, et niiskusprobleemid ei hiiliks ligi alles hiljem.

Pealtnäha kuiv sein või põrand ei tähenda alati, et konstruktsioon on seest kuiv. Liiga vara alustatud remont võib niiskuse uute kihtide alla sulgeda ning probleemid võivad ilmneda alles kuude pärast.

Panime uues blogipostituses kirja, mida pärast nähtava vee eemaldamist silmas pidada, kuidas hoone kuivamist hinnata ning milline roll on aktiivsel kuivatamisel ja ventilatsioonil.
Jagame ka oma kogemust Valencia üleujutuses kahjustatud elamu kuivatamisel.

Loe lähemalt 👇

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31/08/2026

🍂 September ja oktoober on Eesti kliimas eriti hea aeg suvel hoonesse kogunenud niiskuse väljaviimiseks. Nii saab maja külmaks perioodiks ette valmistada ning vähendada rõskuse, kondensatsiooni ja hallituse tekkimise riski.

Sügisel hakkavad välisõhu temperatuur ja absoluutne niiskus langema, kuid päikeseenergiat on veel piisavalt. 🌞 Kui jahedam välisõhk päikese abil üles soojendada ja hoonesse juhtida, langeb selle suhteline õhuniiskus. Soojem ja kuivem õhk seob hoones olevat niiskust ning ventilatsioon aitab selle hoonest välja viia.

Just madalam sügispäike sobib hästi lõunapoolsele fassaadile paigaldatud päikese õhkküttepaneelile.

Seetõttu ei tasu oodata, kuni majas on juba rõske, tekib kondensatsioon või on tunda kopitanud lõhna. Praegu on õige aeg suvel kogunenud niiskus enne külma perioodi välja viia.

Loe, miks tuleb päikese õhkküttega ventilatsiooni kasu sügisel eriti hästi esile.
Pikem selgitus blogis – link kommentaarides. 👇

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28/08/2026

Summer moisture does not leave a building simply because summer has ended. But autumn can provide the right conditions to help remove it. ☀️🍂

Cooler outdoor air often contains less absolute moisture than warm summer air. When this air passes through a solar air collector, sunlight warms it before it enters the building.

The warmed air can then absorb moisture from walls, floors, furniture and other indoor surfaces. With continuous air exchange, the more humid indoor air is gradually displaced and given a way out.

Autumn can be particularly effective because:

- The lower sun reaches vertically mounted collectors at a favourable angle
- Cooler outdoor air often contains less moisture
- Continuous airflow helps carry indoor moisture outside

Opening a window does not always create the same effect. It does not warm the incoming air, maintain steady airflow or continue working while the building is unattended. During warm and humid weather, it may even bring more moisture inside.

Solar ventilation is a gradual process, not an overnight solution or a repair for leaks and structural damp. But it can help prevent seasonal moisture from remaining trapped inside for weeks or months.

A healthy building needs to breathe.

Read our new article, “How autumn sun helps remove moisture from buildings,” to understand how drier seasonal air, solar warmth and continuous ventilation work together.

21/08/2026

A building can look perfectly dry at the end of summer, and still be holding a surprising amount of moisture.

Warm outdoor air can carry large amounts of water vapour. When that air enters a cooler building, its relative humidity rises. Timber, plaster, furniture and textiles can gradually absorb some of that moisture without showing immediate signs of dampness.

Everyday activities add even more:

• cooking
• showering
• drying laundry
• simply breathing

When air exchange is insufficient, part of this moisture remains inside the building.

That is why a problem that becomes visible in autumn or winter may actually have started much earlier. As temperatures fall, the warning signs can begin to appear: fogged windows, musty smells, damp surfaces and eventually conditions favourable to mould.

The pattern occurs in both Northern and Southern Europe. The climates may be different, but the principle is similar: moisture enters during a warmer, more humid period and needs to be removed when drier outdoor air becomes available.

Summer ending does not automatically make a building dry. The stored moisture still needs a way out.

Read our new article, “Why buildings accumulate moisture during summer,” to understand what happens inside a building and why the problem often appears later.

Read full article through link in our bio

Next, we will explain how solar ventilation uses drier seasonal air and solar heat to help remove moisture from a building.

15/08/2026

🇬🇧 English below ↓
Oleme uhked, et Sol Navitase tehnoloogia jõuab Ukrainas praktilisse kasutusse. 🇺🇦

Mondo algatuse raames paigaldatakse Ukraina koolidesse, varjenditesse ja sisepõgenike keskustesse 38 Sol Navitase võrguvälist päikeseenergial töötavat ventilatsioonisüsteemi.

Süsteemid töötavad elektrivõrgust sõltumatult ning aitavad parandada õhuringlust, vähendada liigniiskust ja ennetada hallituse tekkeks soodsaid tingimusi. Kõik mudelid võimaldavad ruume päikeseenergia abil täiendavalt soojendada ja passiivselt jahutada.

Sel nädalal osalesid Dobrobati esindajad kahepäevasel koolitusel, kus käsitleti süsteemide paigaldamist ja praktilist kasutamist.
Täname Mondot, Dobrobatit, Eesti Vabariiki ja Keskkonnainvesteeringute Keskust, tänu kellele on see projekt teoks saanud.
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We are proud to see Sol Navitas technology being put to work in Ukraine. 🇺🇦

As part of Mondo’s initiative, 38 Sol Navitas off-grid solar ventilation systems will be installed in Ukrainian schools, shelters and centres for internally displaced people.

The systems operate independently of the electricity grid and help improve air circulation, reduce excess humidity and prevent conditions that allow mould to develop. All models can also provide additional solar air heating and passive cooling.

This week, representatives of Dobrobat took part in a two-day training covering both the installation and practical use of the systems.
Thank you to Mondo,Dobrobat, the Republic of Estonia and the Environmental Investment Centre for making this project possible.

07/08/2026

Yesterday, we shared Common mistakes HOLIDAY HOME owners make when leaving their property empty.

Now comes the next question:

What should you do instead?

The goal isn't simply to open a window or air the house once before winter. Those can help temporarily, but they don't provide the continuous air exchange needed to manage moisture over weeks or months.

Moisture builds up gradually. That's why prevention works best when it happens continuously, not only when someone is there to open a window or when the damage has already become visible.

For many holiday homes, especially those without reliable mains electricity, using the energy that's already available, the sun, is a practical way to support ongoing ventilation and help maintain healthier indoor conditions while you're away.

Because protecting your holiday home isn't about reacting to mould later.

It's about creating the right conditions so it's less likely to develop in the first place.

👉 Swipe through to see what to do instead of the five common mistakes from our previous post.

- Powered by the sun.
- Fresh air, even when you're not there.

06/08/2026

Think your holiday home will be fine until spring? Think again.

Many holiday homes spend months sitting empty, but humidity never takes a break.

Small decisions, like leaving a window open or planning to "air it out later”, can lead to damp smells, mould, and poor indoor air quality before you even return.

In this carousel, we're sharing 5 common mistakes holiday home owners make and how to avoid them.

Because protecting your home isn't just about locking the door, it's about protecting what's happening inside while you're away.

Swipe through :

- Powered by the sun.
- Fresh air, even when you're not there.

30/07/2026

Every installation has its own story.

A wooden cabin surrounded by nature.
A family home built to last.
A container by the sea.
A modern home designed for everyday comfort.

Different buildings. Different lifestyles. Different challenges.

But they all have one thing in common:
the need for fresh, healthy indoor air.

At SOL Navitas, we don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Every installation is thoughtfully adapted to the building, so it works quietly, efficiently, and naturally as part of everyday life.

Because the best technology isn't the one that stands out.
It's the one that simply makes life better.