Trendy Blinds solar powered motorized blinds uses a small solar panel with battery pack that can be attached directly on the inside surface of the window to gain exposure to sunlight. The pack is connected to the motor of the blind or shade though a connecting wire. Solar powered motorized blinds are a good solution for retrofit situation for hard-to-reach blinds where power need to be provided. In Toronto, solar powered motorized blinds are best used in application where the blinds need to be operated on the rare occasion. Frequent daily use may or may not be possible especially during the winter on cloudy days with short daylight hours.