1. Prepared by :
Rania Haddad
Business Development Manager
Caparol Paints
Sumeet Parkar
Product Manager
Caparol Paints
October 25th , 2016
Dusit Thani, Dubai
Energy Efficiency & ETICS: Materials of the future

2. Contents
Sustainability outlook in the UAE
Warning signals & current scenario
Future outlook & contribution of construction sector
Why External Thermal Insulation?
Materials of Future: Hemp, Mineral Wool & OPV

3. Sustainability in the UAE
The UAE leads from the front towards model for energy and environmental stewardship
It is implementing ground-breaking renewable energy and energy efficiency programs and is
committed to reducing carbon emissions
Innovation and sustainability are two pillars of efforts UAE is putting in this area being the host of
the World Expo in 2020 under “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” theme, “ Abu Dhabi
Sustainability week” , Next January, bringing together the World Future Energy Summit, the
International Water Summit, the International Renewable Energy Conference & IRENA’s General
Assembly
The commitment to sustainable development shapes both the domestic policy and international
cooperation
UAE is working to reduce its’ greenhouse gas emissions. This is challenging due to the cooling needs
– a basic necessity in a hot arid environment – the need to desalinate water, and an energy intensive
industrial base.

4. Current Outlook
Protection of resources = Efficiency in
consumption ( 2030 commitment of 30%
reduction in demand)
Demand for electricity is set to rise at a rate
of about 9 percent per annum through to
2020
Energy security has become crucial for
sustainable development
Improving the energy efficiency of homes,
vehicles and industry is an easier short-
term strategy
Integrated infrastructure planning as a pre-
requisite to any urban master plan

5. Contribution of the construction sector
Energy Efficiency in buildings is the quickest, most effective & environment friendly way to extend
energy supplies & manage energy use
ETICS/ EIFS can contribute a significant share for sustainable & energy efficient buildings
Along with thermal insulation significant reduction in cooling and air conditioning running costs
Thermally insulated buildings account for lesser usage in electricity for climate control
Using more non-fossil fuels (solar and wind) will address climate change and energy security, but
cutting energy consumption is also vital

6. Why External Thermal Insulation?
Thermal Insulation is the
reduction of the effects of the
various processes of heat
transfer between objects in
thermal contact
Heat flow is inevitable
consequences of contact
between objects of different
temperature
Thermal Insulation provides a
mean to maintain a gradient
of temperature by providing a
region of insulation in which
heat flow is reduced
WITHOUT ETICS
WITH ETICS Traditional system

7. Materials of the Future
Sustainable Locally Grown
Insulation Material
Mineral Wool OPV ( Organic Photovoltaics)

8. RAK Testing
Objective:
To test the efficiency and
performance of the ETICS in
extreme climate zone
Test:
Insulating 3 standard cubicles
(3x3x3) with 3 different types of
insulation systems.
Testing parameters:
Temperature and humidity
Heat Flux Transfer
Energy consumptions of air-
conditioning
Solar radiation
Monitoring System & Analyzing
The appointed testing period is one year and the results will be reported
monthly
Analysis of data will be done by the Passive House Institute and RMI in
Germany

9. Research work for the future
Collaboration with the American University in RAK/
Research & Innovation Center :
• One year study of energy efficiency and performance
of 3 different types of insulation materials.
• Supporting the students of the university in their
participation in the Solar Decathlon Middle East
(SDME 2018)
Study with Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai (RIT
Dubai) in the field of environmental sustainability
focusing on U-Value calculations for existing buildings
and the effect of thermal bridges. The study will also
include a comparison/simulation of heat losses between
ETICS and a market typical system.
Participating in EXPO 2020 Live, Innovation Impact
Grants with 3 submissions:
 Sustainable Locally Grown Insulation Material
 Organic Photovoltaic OPV
 CoolFlex (reflective roof coating)
Expo Live is designed to harness the convening power
of a World Expo by engaging a broad array of
participants to develop and accelerate solutions
across Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability
Masdar City We are working along with Masdar City
on multiple innovative products.

10. Safety & Sustainability
Test and certify the ETICS as a full wall system under NFPA
285, which is a standard US test method for evaluation of
fire propagation characteristics of non-loadbearing wall
assemblies containing combustible components.

11. Thank
you!
Email: sumeet.parkar@caparol.ae Tel : 0526993214
rania.haddad@caparol.ae : 0505932255
Website: www.caparol.ae