For applications that require particularly high reliability and durability (e.g. frequency inverters in wind and solar power systems), good insulating materials such as polyester or PEN may not be sufficient. Particularly in the presence of moisture and heat (e.g. in a control cabinet or box exposed to the elements) additional degradation processes may occur in the insulation material (hydrolysis). Dirt, condensation and contamination on the insulator surface arising from faulty installation reduce the insulating distance. Partial discharges can occur more easily and contribute more quickly to the destruction of the insulator (charring, increased susceptibility to contamination due to rough surfaces).