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Camera makers find a niche in the solar market

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Anne L. Fischer, Senior Editor, [email protected]

Imperfections in solar cells often can’t be seen with the naked eye, but they can cause real problems when the cell is installed in a photovoltaic module. Inconsistencies or failures jeopardize manufacturer warranties and greatly limit energy production. Vision system and camera vendors are lining up to join the solar market. A schematic of a setup for camera-based solar cell inspection is shown under operating conditions. Courtesy of the Institute for Solar Energy Research. Photovoltaic solar cells are generally either crystalline silicon or thin film. The main difference is that wafer...Read full article

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    Published: May 2009
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