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 ships perovskite-on-silicon tandem modules commercially from its Brandenburg an der Havel plant, including the first commercial sale of tandem modules into a US utility-scale project, and holds a 26.9% efficiency record for a residential-format module. It licenses its patent portfolio to third parties, including an agreement with Trina Solar, and is working toward GW-scale manufacturing.
Contact information for Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV)
Unit 7–8 Oxford Pioneer Park
Mead Road, Yarnton
Kidlington
OX5 1QU
United Kingdom
Fraunhofer ISE and Oxford PV unveil shingled perovskite-HJT tandem modules under HoTSun project
Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Oxford PV, has developed advanced shingled perovskite-silicon (perovskite-Si) tandem PV modules under Germany’s government-backed HoTSun research initiative.
The glass-glass monofacial Matrix Shingled tandem module. (Photo Credit: Fraunhofer ISE)
The modules were fabricated at Oxford PV’s pilot production facility in Brandenburg an der Havel, where the company supplied its perovskite-Si tandem cells. These cells feature a perovskite top layer, only a few hundred nanometers thick, deposited on a heterojunction (HJT) silicon bottom cell using thin-film processes. While average tandem cell efficiencies were not disclosed, Fraunhofer ISE highlighted the technology’s theoretical efficiency potential of up to 43.3%, significantly higher than the current 29.4% silicon limit.
Oxford PV joins UK SUITE project to advance vehicle-integrated solar technology
Oxford PV has joined the UK-led R&D project SUITE (Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV), which aims to integrate solar technology into electric vehicles to enhance efficiency and extend driving range.
The initiative, supported by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) through the government-backed DRIVE35 program in collaboration with Innovate UK, brings together leading industry and academic partners, including Nissan Technical Centre UK, engineering firms, and universities, to develop next-generation vehicle-integrated solar panels.
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.
