After European Call for Tenders, European Parliament opts for Luxasolar(R) Window Film to Reduce its Carbon Footprint

SAINT NICOLAS, Belgium, January 19 - In the coming decade, Europe will be hit by abnormal heat waves more
often, meaning additional air conditioning, higher energy costs and more CO2
emissions. The European Parliament did not wait for the UN climate conference
in Copenhagen to set a good example. Recently, its enormous dome-glass
building was entirely covered with the sun-resistant and energy-saving
Luxasolar(R) window film, developed by Belgian company Luxafoil NV. After a
European call for tenders, Luxafoil turned out to be the only company that
could meet the demand of reducing the carbon footprint of the European
Parliament by 30% as quickly as possible. As well, FEDESCO, which acted as a
third investor for the federal government in matters of energy-efficiency
under the impulse of Federal Minister of Climate and Energy Paul Magnette,
has had some 4,900 msquared covered with Luxasolar, including the Royal
Museum, the Royal Library and the State Archives.

In the summer, Luxasolar keeps the sun heat out at the glass, and in the
winter, the heat stays in the room. Moreover, the film generates
energy-savings of up to 33% for buildings with air conditioning and greatly
reduces CO2 emissions. "Our spectrally selective window film consists of
high-quality, laminated polyester layers fitted against the window from the
inside, while the optical view remains optimal, which is why we call it
'clear view'. More importantly, it keeps 93% of infrared rays out and lowers
indoor temperatures up to 10 degreesC. This makes it an ecological
replacement for an air conditioning unit. Even in buildings with air
conditioning, the film ensures that the energy costs of air conditioning do
not go into overdrive. Sun heat up to about 22 degreesC is let in and the
rest is filtered out by film. The higher the temperature, the more the
temperature is lowered thanks to this intelligent film. In the winter, indoor
heat, which is normally lost with large panes of glass, is kept in the room
and increases the average temperature by 2 to 4degrees C, saving an average
of up to 30% on heating costs, depending on the type of glass. This is also
why the film is placed on the northern side of buildings. As well, 99% of the
UV rays are kept out, stopping any colouration of carpets, furniture or works
of art. Luxasolar can be installed on any type of glass, even diagonal
glazing," explains Luc Michiels, CEO.

Luxafoil NV manufactures Luxasolar Clear View films and has
already fitted some 500 buildings in Europe with its window film in the
office market, industry and more where large panes of glass cause a
greenhouse effect and puts air conditioning into overdrive. The return on
investment is on average 2 to 3 years. However, the faster oil and gas prices
rise, the shorter the time span of this ROI.

Information

www.luxasolar.eu info@luxasolar.eu. High-resolution pictures:
www.luxasolar.eu/photos.

Press contact: Luc Michiels, CEO Luxafoil NV/SA, +32(0)495-208-207, +32(0)3766-18-40.