Low-cost imaging of defects in solar cells and solar panels
Electroluminescence imaging of cell/module defects
- Cracks in silicon solar cells
- Cell processing defects (e.g. broken fingers)
- Silicon quality (lifetime) variations
- Wire soldering problems
- Potential Induced Degradation
- Thin-Film Shunting
- Upgrade to PL mode without contacting
Got Pixels?
24-Megapixel modified DSLR camera:
Better images than a scientific camera at a fraction of the cost
Customers include
- Module R&D and QC Groups
- Cell R&D Groups (Si & thin film)
- Module Performance Testing Labs
- Module Buyers/Integrators (QC)
Components
- Camera, Lens, and Filters
- Focusing aids
- Power supply
- Power cables to modules
- Computer with data acquisition & post processing software
- Stand or tripod
- Detailed operations guide
