Oxford solar panel company joins Nissan-backed project

Oxford PV, the Yarnton-based innovator and manufacturer of perovskite photovoltaic technology, has joined the SUITE (Smart Use of Integrated Technology for EV) project.

The project is designing cutting‑edge solar panels for vehicles to improve electric vehicle (EV) efficiency and range.

Oxford PV joins a the project led by Nissan Technical Centre UK, including specialist engineering companies, and leading UK universities to accelerate solar innovation for EVs.

READ MORE: NHS and school staff could get free Oxford park and ride tickets

Oxford PV will contribute its expertise, building on more than a decade of pioneering research and industrialisation of perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar technology.

“We are excited to be working with such a strong consortium of automotive and technology partners on the SUITE project,” said David Ward, chief executive at Oxford PV.

“Perovskite photovoltaics offer a step change in solar performance and open up new possibilities for vehicle integrated solutions.

“This collaboration allows us to bring our technology leadership to a new class of applications that can deliver real world benefits for electric mobility.”

He added: “By combining cutting edge PV technology with automotive grade design and manufacturing expertise, SUITE represents an important step towards commercially viable solar assisted electric vehicles.

“We’re proud to contribute to a project that supports the UK’s net zero ambitions while advancing the performance and sustainability of future transport.”