The solar industry is growing rapidly, but hidden cracks, inefficient recycling, and slow inspection cost manufacturers millions. With Rapixel’s infrared camera solutions—NIR, SWIR, and LWIR—PV manufacturers, recyclers, and drone operators can achieve higher accuracy, lower costs, and faster results.
NIR Cameras (400–1100nm) – Hidden Crack Detection at 99.5% Accuracy
Undetected micro-cracks reduce yields and increase warranty claims. Traditional visible light cameras often miss them, while manual checks have >15% miss rates.
- EL imaging detects micro-cracks, finger breaks, soldering defects
- ≥2MP resolution, identifies 0.1mm cracks
- 50fps frame rate, matches 3m/s conveyor speed
- 6.5μm pixels, 3x sensitivity in low light
Recommended Models: Mars2000-50gm-NIR
SWIR Cameras (900–1700nm) – Smarter PV Recycling & Sorting
Sorting errors cost recyclers thousands. Manual inspection is inconsistent, while conventional systems can’t see inside materials.
- 2048px scans, penetrates 200μm silicon (2×2m PV panels)
- Wide 900–1700nm spectrum, detects multiple defect types
- InGaAs sensor with >80% QE @1300nm, captures 30% more photons
- 724fps high-speed scanning, full material analysis in 1 second
Recommended Model: iBoost15GSW1KM
LWIR Cameras (8–14μm) – Thermal Vision for Every Drone
Drone-based inspection often suffers from bulky thermal cameras, slow coverage, and missed hotspots.
- 8g ultra-lightweight design, 3× longer drone flight time
- 1280×1024@30fps HD thermal imaging
- Defrost optics for clear imaging in rain, fog, snow
- <0.03°C sensitivity, detects early-stage hotspots
Recommended Model: iVaster Series – Defrosting LWIR Camera
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Industry Pain Points vs Solutions
| Industry Pain Point | Rapixel Solution |
|---|---|
| NIR | |
| Visible light cameras miss internal cracks | EL imaging detects hidden defects (NIR) |
| >15% missed defects in manual checks | 0.1mm crack detection with ≥2MP resolution |
| SWIR | |
| Traditional sorting can’t see inside silicon | SWIR scans 200μm deep with 2048px |
| Low photon capture efficiency | InGaAs sensor with >80% QE @1300nm |
| LWIR | |
| Bulky thermal cameras reduce drone endurance | LWIR 8g lightweight module |
| 3 days to scan 100MW solar site | Drone + LWIR covers in 8 hours |
| Blurry thermal images in harsh weather | Defrost optics + <0.03°C sensitivity |
Why RapixelTech?
- Trusted by 2 of the Global Top 3 PV manufacturers
- Proven to reduce defect escapes to near zero
- Cost-effective, integration-friendly solutions
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