MicroShade

📍 Glostrup, Denmark🗓 Founded 2003👥 26 employees💰 Last funded Apr 2026

MicroShade A/S is a Danish technology and knowledge-based company that develops and markets advanced, transparent solar shading solutions for new and refurbished buildings. The company produces and sells unique, proprietary films to glazing manufacturers, who assemble them into standard glazing units and supply these to the building industry. MicroShade® is a breakthrough in solar shading that is integrated into facade glazing. The new green technology solves the challenges of solar shading with a low-carbon footprint, while ensuring people’s well-being and reducing the total cost of ownership. Environmental impact Reduces the CO2 footprint in the construction phase by only requirering 0,24kg/m2 in material use. No extra installation requirements as it is built into the glazing as a passive solution. Reduces the CO2 footprint in the operation phase by providing effective shading that minimizes the use of cooling. Zero operation and maintenance cost. Social impact Provides efficient shading, creating a good indoor environment with pleasant temperatures and a limited amount of direct solar beam. Reduces glare whilst allowing natural daylight. Allows for a clear view out at all times, leaving an unobstructed view. The above-mentioned factors lead to increased well-being and a better work environment. Economic impact Low total cost of ownership (TCO). Low installation cost, requires no maintenance or operation costs. Product lifetime aligned with that of the window.

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