Versaperm: helping boost agriculture with vapour permeability testing

  
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As the global solar energy market accelerates towards a projected value of over £350 billion within the next decade, Versaperm, a UK leader in permeability testing solutions, underscores the critical role that vapour permeability measurement plays in safeguarding performance and longevity across the fast-evolving photovoltaic sector.

Solar cells are becoming increasingly advanced, flexible and sensitive. While breakthroughs in perovskite, tandem and thin-film technologies are enabling record-setting efficiencies, they also bring heightened vulnerability to moisture ingress. Even microscopic levels of water vapour permeation can cause irreversible degradation to active layers, corrode electrical contacts and destabilise encapsulation layers. These challenges highlight the need for precision testing to ensure long-term durability and commercial viability.

Versaperm’s cutting-edge testing systems are designed to meet these exacting demands. In particular, its Mass Spectrometer-based permeability analyser offers world-leading sensitivity across multiple gases including water vapour, oxygen and hydrocarbons. The system allows for rapid and highly accurate measurements on complete components or materials, supporting both research and high-throughput quality control.

“Next-generation solar technologies demand next-generation testing,” said Chris Roberts, Managing Director of Versaperm. “Permeability is no longer a niche consideration – it’s central to performance, warranty, safety and bankability.”

Versaperm’s technology enables manufacturers to identify permeability weak points early in the design or manufacturing process, from encapsulation films and edge seals to adhesives and coatings. This supports the development of more reliable modules in both traditional rigid formats and new flexible or wearable solar applications.

With solar power poised to play a defining role in global decarbonisation efforts, the pressure is on to deliver products that last 25 years or more in a range of harsh environmental conditions. Vapour permeability testing ensures that innovation in efficiency is matched by excellence in stability and resilience – helping turn solar’s promise into dependable long-term performance.

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