MegaCell and RCT Solutions to collaborate on multicrystalline bi-facial solar cells

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

Italian specialist solar cell producer MegaCell and turnkey equipment and technology supplier, RCT Solutions are collaborating on establishing a pilot production line for multicrystalline bi-facial solar cells. 

Currently, MegaCell is operating an 80MW N-type solar cell plant in Carmignano di Brenta, Italy. 

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Try Premium for just $1

  • Full premium access for the first month at only $1
  • Converts to an annual rate after 30 days unless cancelled
  • Cancel anytime during the trial period

Premium Benefits

  • Expert industry analysis and interviews
  • Digital access to PV Tech Power journal
  • Exclusive event discounts

Or get the full Premium subscription right away

Or continue reading this article for free

The collaboration entails technical co-development and licence agreement with RCT Solutions, which will be a precursor to offering turnkey bi-facial solar cell production lines. The new pilot line is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2015. 

“We are very happy to partner with MegaCell, which is one of the leading qualified manufacturers that is concretely investing in the state of the art of the bi-facial polycrystalline technology, allowing our technology to be moved to a massive production step,” said Peter Fath, Chief Executive Officer of RCT Solutions. 

MegaCell said in November, 2014 that it had signed an MOU with Egyptian investment firm, Misr Asset Management, to build and operate a 120MW solar cell and module assembly plant in Egypt using its n-type monocrystalline bi-facial cell technology.

Read Next

Premium
June 12, 2026
China, the world’s largest PV market, is poised to lead sustainable solar module recycling and circular manufacturing, writes Huan Li.
June 12, 2026
Silicon valley tech giant Meta has signed another power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE for a solar project in Texas.
Premium
June 12, 2026
PV Talk: IEEFA’s Gaurav Upadhyay says India’s rooftop solar surged but conversion gaps and financing barriers persist despite strong momentum.
June 12, 2026
US independent power producer (IPP) MN8 Energy has reached commercial operations at two utility-scale solar PV plants totalling 260MW.
June 12, 2026
Fraunhofer ISE has increased the performance of its III-V germanium solar module from 34.2% to 34.4% using shingle-matrix technology.
June 12, 2026
Lu Chuan, chairman of CHINT and its subsidiary Astronergy, outlines his prudent approach to navigating the difficulties facing China's PV manufacturers.

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
June 16, 2026
Napa, USA
Media Partners, Solar Media Events
June 30, 2026
Sacramento, California
Media Partners, Solar Media Events
August 25, 2026
São Paulo, Brazil
Media Partners, Solar Media Events
September 1, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
Media Partners, Solar Media Events
September 9, 2026