BrightSpot Automation provides the solar energy industry and photovoltaic researchers with specialized manufacturing and measurement tools.
At BrightSpot Automation, our mission is to support the solar energy industry and photovoltaic research community with advanced manufacturing and measurement tools. We are committed to helping you enhance module durability, detect defects early, and boost overall performance through precision inspection and analysis.
No matter what your PV defect imaging requirement are, BrightSpot has an imaging solution for you. For over 12 years we have provided the solar energy industry and photovoltaic researchers with specialized manufacturing and measurement tools to help them see the invisible and solve their problems.
We are driven by integrity, scientific excellence, and long-term partnership. We deliver responsible, data-driven PV testing solutions, advance the science of solar durability through research and innovation, and prioritize collaborative support tailored to each customer’s unique needs.
We are committed to providing testing solutions that deliver meaningful and accurate insights into solar panel performance and durability, not that create unnecessary alarm or drive wasteful decision-making. We believe in responsible PV testing—ensuring that quality concerns are addressed while supporting a sustainable and data-driven approach to maximizing the long term cost effectiveness of PV systems.
We believe that progress in solar energy depends on a deep understanding of how and why solar panels degrade over time. Beyond developing cutting-edge test equipment, we actively contribute to the industry’s knowledge by publishing research, presenting at conferences, and engaging in discussions that drive innovation. Through our insights and experience, we help manufacturers, researchers, and stakeholders make informed decisions that lead to more reliable and longer-lasting solar panels.
We go beyond selling equipment—we build lasting partnerships. Our approach is deeply collaborative, tailoring both hardware and software to fit our customers’ unique needs. From tool installation to long-term optimization, we provide hands-on support, consulting, and joint research efforts to ensure our technology delivers maximum value
Our team is made up of seasoned photovoltaic professionals with deep expertise in solar panel inspection, durability testing, and failure analysis. With backgrounds in research, engineering, and manufacturing, our experts bring practical insights and cutting-edge knowledge to every project. Whether developing new tools, training teams, or supporting partners, we are dedicated to improving PV module performance and reliability across the industry.
Expertise: Cell and module processing/testing steps and factory design, durability testing, and design of modules/systems to minimize cracks in solar cells.
Experience: 1366 Technologies, Evergreen Solar, Energy Photovoltaics, NREL.
Education: PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder; BA Physics, Carleton College
Expertise: Domestic and international metrology equipment and software sales
Experience: LI-COR Environmental
Education: MBA Agribusiness, BA Mechanized Systems Management – U. of Nebraska, Lincoln
Expertise: Software & Data Engineering, Cloud Architecture, Machine Learning and High Performance Computing
Experience: Accenture, GridCure
Education: BA Computer Science, Columbia University
Expertise: Airplane construction and repair, photography, drone piloting
Experience: Dylan Dorvee Creations
Expertise: Programming, data analytics
Experience: Anduril Industries
Education: BS Computer Science, MIT
Expertise: Luminescence imaging, Thin film solar cells, Quantitative Analysis
Experience: U. of Toledo
Education: Ph.D. Physics – U. of Toledo; B.S. Physics – Clemson Univ.
Expertise: Assembly, Testing, Inventory
Experience: Meisinger USA, Macys Logistics Warehouse, ALTRONICS
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