Solar power

Solar power has the potential to become a major energy resource in the future for several reasons. New technologies to increase the efficiency are continuously under development. Polymer materials are used as damping, encapsulation and barrier towards moisture. The high temperature in combination with strong UV-irradiation increases the risk for degradation resulting in yellowing and loss in performance/efficiency.

Services

Ageing studies of polymer films

Simulation of water vapor through sealing and polymer films.

Compatibility testing with water

Design of accelerated ageing tests

Ageing characterization

Barrier properties

Diffusion of water

Build of relative humidity

Corrosion of metals