Detect defects, validate quality, and monitor degradation—from the lab to the field, all the way to decommissioning.
BrightSpot Automation provides scalable, high-precision EL, PL, and UVF imaging and analysis tools designed for terrestrial photovoltaic (PV) applications—across manufacturing, field deployment, and decommissioning. From solar cell R&D to utility-scale installations and end-of-life diagnostics, our systems help identify defects, improve quality, reduce investment risk, and extend the performance of PV technology throughout its lifecycle.
Advanced inspection tools, that scale from cell to panels – from R&D to Quality Control
Portable solutions for the field – from off-the-truck, post install, and O&M testing.
Evaluate degradation & inform reuse/recycling decisions and warranty claims.
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– Michael Salvador, Co-Founder & CEO.
BrightSpot offers hands-on training, process development guidance, and inspection consulting to help you get the most out of your tools—whether you’re launching a new fab, scaling up field operations, or investigating complex failure modes.
Whether you’re developing an incoming component QC program, need assistance in defect image enhancement, grading, root cause analysis, and risk assessment, BrightSpot can help.
We are an approved NABCEP continuing education provider, offering hands-on courses that equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to evaluate solar panel health using advanced imaging methods. Courses are available by request and regularly offered at conferences and industry events.
Control
IMPEL is the unified control platform for BrightSpot imaging systems, enabling seamless coordination of camera, light sources, and power supply. From a single interface, users can adjust exposure settings, trigger PL or EL sequences, and automate capture workflows across multiple system components.
Enhancement
Built-in image processing tools help users sharpen contrast, highlight defects, and visualize subtle variations in cell or panel performance. With support for custom filters and multispectral imaging, IMPEL ensures every captured frame delivers actionable insights, whether in R&D or field diagnostics.
Report
IMPEL simplifies documentation by generating detailed reports with embedded images, metadata, and measurement context. Export results for internal QA, client acceptance, or long-term traceability – standardized and ready to share.
Modular, lab-proven, and field-ready systems for EL, PL, UVF, and contact resistivity.
Reveal microcracks, shunts, junction defects, and degradation across cells and modules. PL is especially valuable for non-contact inspection and layer-specific insights in multi-junction or tandem architectures.
UVF imaging highlights encapsulant degradation, PID (potential-induced degradation), corrosion, and backsheet contamination. It’s a powerful diagnostic tool, especially in aging or damaged modules.
Fast, precise, non-destructive measurement of contact and line resistivity, crucial for cell efficiency and process control. Unlike manual probing, ContactSpot delivers consistent data with lower operator variability.
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