Insulation panels launched
01 July 2013
THE UAE’s Al Serkal Group has introduced the In’Flector window insulation panels to the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Originally developed by Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) to reflect solar radiation from the space shuttle, In’Flector panels can halve energy costs in homes and offices and will help to support the push for ‘green’ buildings in the UAE and wider Middle East. The see-through In’Flector panels, which are constructed of aluminium, carbon and a UV (ultra-violet)-protective layer, let light in and keep heat out by reflecting back up to 92 per cent of UV rays, 80 per cent of radiant heat, and 78 per cent of solar heat gain, providing a stable and comfortable environment alongside lower cooling and lighting costs.
The panels are particularly effective in the UAE’s urban environment. In a week-long trial carried out in conjunction with Dubai Aluminium (Dubal), In’Flector panels were able to reduce overall energy use in a test building by 41 per cent, said the company.
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