Metallisation, Solar Cell and Concentrated Technology

Welcome to Narec Solar – We improve solar cell technology

The Narec Photovoltaic Technology Centre (PVTC) is an independent, world leading, crystalline silicon solar cell manufacturing, contract research and product development centre. Narec's research and development, cell and module production and consultancy services for photovoltaics are dedicated to meeting the demands of this rapidly growing and highly competitive industry.

Crystalline silicon solar cell technology

Our internationally recognised team has a twenty year track record for photovoltaics research and development. As specialists in Laser Grooved Buried Contact (LGBC) solar cell technology and manufacturing, the team has achieved and contributed towards world record breaking crystalline silicon solar cell efficiencies and is experienced in the large scale industrial production of solar cells including LGBC and screen printed cells.

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Narec is actively involved in crystalline silicon solar cell technology through a number of national and European projects, being a partner in several major EU and DTI (UK government) funded research and development technology programmes for photovoltaics. The team also provides confidential consultancy and contract research services to major solar cell manufacturers worldwide.