Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV)
Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV) was founded in 2010 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, to commercialize a new technology for thin-film solar cells. It was amongst the first in the world to recognize the potential of perovskites to act as a low-cost, highly efficient solar cell absorber material to convert sunlight into electricity.
The Company focuses on developing and commercializing a perovskite-based solar technology. Its research and development site in Oxford, UK, and pilot and production line near Berlin, Germany, enable the accelerated transfer of Oxford PV's technology into industrial-scale perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cell manufacturing.
The Company exclusively licensed the rapidly growing portfolio of fundamental intellectual property developed by its academic team.
Oxford PV has acquired the former thin-film production site of Bosch Solar in Germany, to establish a fab with pilot-scale capacity for perovskite wafers. To that end, the Company also received funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB), to support the commercialization of its perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cell technology.
Oxford PV is taking significant steps toward PSC commercialization and has already announced a commercial deployment of a perovskite tandem solar panel.
Contact information for Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV)
Unit 7–8 Oxford Pioneer Park
Mead Road, Yarnton
Kidlington, Oxon
OX5 1QU
United Kingdom
First Solar and Oxford PV enter into patent licensing agreement for US markets
First Solar has announced a patent licensing agreement that gives it access to existing issued patents and currently pending patent applications of Oxford Photovoltaics (“Oxford PV”).
The non-exclusive license paves the way for First Solar, a giant in the solar field and the world’s largest producer of thin film solar technology, to continue advancing its development of photovoltaic (PV) solar devices employing a perovskite semiconductor for potential applications in the US utility-scale, commercial and industrial and residential markets. The scope of the license covers the potential manufacturing and distribution of such products in the US and excludes crystalline silicon semiconductors. Other terms were not disclosed.
Oxford PV’s tandem cells drive solar racing innovation
Oxford PV’s perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells are getting their time in the sun at this year’s Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, powering four innovative teams—including the University of Michigan Solar Car Team, Top Dutch Solar Racing, JU Solar Team 25, and Team Sonnenwagen Aachen—on their 3,000 km journey across Australia.
A highlight comes from the University of Michigan’s Millennium solar car, currently holding 5th place in the Challenger Class. The Millennium features a custom deck built by Mito Solar with Oxford PV’s high-performance perovskite tandem solar cells. The deck is further enhanced with Mito Solar’s advanced SkylAR anti-reflective coating, boosting light absorption even at steep angles, protecting cell integrity, and keeping the structure lightweight—an ideal combination for racing efficiency.
Introducing the Perovskite-Connect 2025 program: perovskite solar panels and novel materials
Perovskite-Connect 2025 is set to be the industry’s premier event, with a world-class agenda, exhibition and networking opportunities. Co-located with Europe’s leading printed electronics event, Perovskite-Connect will focus on the perovskite supply chain, solar applications, recent innovations, materials and processes.
In this article we will introduce some of our speakers and themes at the event. You can explore the full agenda and event details here.
Perovskite solar applications – utility solar is not the only game in town
The main application for perovskite materials today, and the one that attracts most of the attention, is of course solar energy generation. While many companies focus on solar panels for utility – gird purposes, many companies are looking for alternative applications – such as indoor solar, agrivoltaics, building- and vehicle-integrated panels and more. At Perovskite-Connect, we will explore all of these themes!
Here we show some of our planned talks that will focus on perovskite solar applications.
At Perovskite-Connect 2025, Microquanta, China-based leading perovskite solar panel developer, will discuss the commercial readiness of perovskite PVs for utility-grade solar, and will share lessons the company has learned through real-world deployment and industrial validation. Microquanta believes that perovskite PV is evolving into a commercially ready solar technology—poised not only to complement, but to surpass traditional silicon in key applications.
Oxford PV and Trina Solar enter patent licensing agreement for perovskite-silicon tandem PVs
Oxford PV has signed a patent licensing agreement with Chinese module manufacturer Trina Solar, that covers the manufacture and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China and includes an additional right to sublicense.
A statement from Oxford PV says that its patent license agreement with Trina Solar “validates perovskite PV as the technology ready to define the future of solar” while consolidating the company’s position at the center of the perovskite ecosystem. The statement adds that the agreement reflects a growing trend of patent recognition and IP in China and will enable faster deployment of high-efficiency solar at GW scale.
Oxford PV announces the first commercial deployment of a perovskite tandem solar panel
Oxford PV has announced that it has started the commercialization of tandem solar technology with the first shipment to a U.S.-based customer.
The 72-cell panels, comprised of Oxford PV’s proprietary perovskite-on-silicon solar cells, can reportedly produce up to 20% more energy than a standard silicon panel. They will be used in a utility-scale installation, reducing the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) and contributing to more efficient land use by generating more electricity from the same area.
