Solar Control Solutions – Optimising Comfort and Efficiency

 

Client: Major Data Centre in Amsterdam
Industry: Data Centre – Technology and Infrastructure
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

 

A prominent data centre in Amsterdam was facing significant challenges due to solar gain and glare, impacting both the comfort of the working environment and the efficiency of their staff. The company turned to Coatek, an industry leader in window films and energy-saving solutions, to find an innovative way to resolve these issues while maintaining the architectural integrity of their building.

Client’s Objectives:

The data centre required a solution that addressed the following key concerns:

  1. Reduction of Solar Gain and Glare: The influx of sunlight was causing high levels of glare, disrupting daily operations, and contributing to excessive heat build-up, leading to increased energy consumption for cooling systems.
  2. Maintaining Natural Light: Despite the need to reduce heat and glare, the client wanted to ensure that the maximum amount of natural light continued to enter the building to maintain a bright and pleasant working environment.
  3. Architectural Compatibility: The window film needed to complement the building’s sleek and modern architectural design, blending seamlessly with its aesthetics.

Coatek’s Solution:

Our team conducted a thorough analysis of the building’s structure, solar exposure, and existing issues to devise a solution that would meet our client’s specific needs. After a series of discussions and samples, the chosen solution involved the installation of advanced solar control film, ensuring both functionality and style.

The following steps were implemented:

  • Solar Control Window Film: We selected and applied a high-performance solar control film that effectively reduced solar gain and glare while allowing natural light to pass through.
  • Glare Reduction: By using a film with a high glare-reduction percentage, we ensured that workstations positioned near large windows were no longer exposed to the harsh glare of the sun. This greatly enhanced the productivity and comfort of the data centre employees, who could now work without the need for constant adjustments to blinds or artificial lighting.
  • Architectural Harmony: The selected film perfectly blended with the contemporary architecture of the building. Its neutral appearance ensured that the sleek, professional exterior of the data centre was preserved, while still delivering the needed performance benefits.

 

Solar Film Data Centre

 

Results and Benefits:

The installation of Coatek’s solution resulted in an immediate improvement in the working environment of the data centre. Key outcomes included:

  • Reduced Solar Gain and Glare: The application of the solar control film led to a significant decrease in the amount of heat entering the building, allowing for better temperature regulation and reducing the data centre’s cooling costs. Glare reduction enhanced the comfort of employees, particularly in areas exposed to direct sunlight.
  • Energy Efficiency: By reducing the reliance on air conditioning to combat solar heat, the data centre saw a reduction in energy consumption, contributing to both operational savings and a more sustainable environmental footprint.
  • Enhanced Natural Light: The solution maintained the flow of natural light into the office, preserving a bright and inviting workspace without the drawbacks of excessive sunlight.

Conclusion:

Coatek’s tailored solution transformed the data centre in Amsterdam into a more efficient, comfortable, and visually appealing workplace. By addressing the client’s concerns with a focus on maintaining natural light, reducing solar heat gain, and ensuring architectural harmony, Coatek delivered outstanding results that improved both employee satisfaction and energy efficiency. The data centre team expressed high levels of satisfaction with the solution and the overall process, affirming that Coatek’s expertise had significantly improved their work environment.

For more information on how Coatek can help resolve solar gain and glare issues while enhancing the aesthetic and comfort of your office space, please visit our product pages or contact our team.