Bedford, Mass – J.M. Coull (JMC) has begun an interior renovation of approximately 41,000 square feet of existing office space to create a new research and development facility for 1366 Technologies. The developer of silicon wafer technology for use in manufacturing solar cells will be moving its operations from Lexington, Mass. to Bedford, Mass.
The project is being completed in three phases over the course of 10 months. The renovated space will consist of laboratories, production facilities and office space. 1366 Technologies develops innovative manufacturing processes for makers of photovoltaic cells with the use of equipment that requires highly technical and advanced electrical processes.
The new location will provide for the expansion of 1366 Technologies’ wafer and cell technologies research. The company intends to cut the cost of installed solar power by more than 50 percent and make the cost of solar power competitive with coal power. The rapidly changing technology places aggressive demands on the project schedule, which JMC will meet by working closely with project architect ci design, inc., of Boston.