A method of inline inspection of photovoltaic material for electrical
anomalies. A first electrical connection is formed to a first surface of
the photovoltaic material, and a second electrical connection is formed
to an opposing second surface of the photovoltaic material. A localized
current is induced in the photovoltaic material and properties of the
localized current in the photovoltaic material are sensed using the first
and second electrical connections. The properties of the sensed localized
current are analyzed to detect the electrical anomalies in the
photovoltaic material.