OXFORD PHOTOVOLTAICS LIMITED

Their core work

Oxford PV is a UK-based technology SME focused on developing perovskite-based solar cell technology, specifically targeting high-efficiency tandem solar cells and thin-film photovoltaic modules. They work on scaling perovskite materials from lab prototypes to commercially viable large-area modules, addressing key challenges like long-term stability and manufacturing scalability. Their participation in EU research consortia positions them at the intersection of advanced materials science and industrial photovoltaic production, contributing industry perspective on what it takes to make perovskite solar cells a real product.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

Oxford PV's early H2020 work (2016) concentrated on demonstrating perovskite thin-film modules at large area and building high-efficiency tandem solar cells — essentially proving the technology works at meaningful scale. By 2017-2018, their focus shifted toward making perovskite technology commercially exploitable: stability, upscaling, and materials optimization became the priority keywords. This trajectory shows a clear move from "can we build it?" to "can we sell it?" — a classic deep-tech commercialization arc.

Oxford PV is moving firmly toward manufacturing readiness and commercial deployment of perovskite-silicon tandem cells, making them a strong partner for projects focused on industrial scale-up rather than fundamental research.

How they like to work

Oxford PV has exclusively participated as a consortium partner, never as coordinator, across all three projects. With 30 unique partners across 13 countries, they maintain a broad European network and are comfortable working in diverse, multi-partner consortia. This pattern suggests they contribute specialized industrial expertise — perovskite commercialization know-how — without taking on administrative project leadership, making them a low-friction partner to bring into new consortia.

Oxford PV has built a network of 30 partners across 13 countries through just 3 projects, indicating participation in large, well-connected consortia. Their reach spans a significant portion of Europe, suggesting strong ties to both academic and industrial photovoltaic research groups across the continent.

What sets them apart

Oxford PV is one of very few companies worldwide that has taken perovskite solar technology from university spin-out to near-commercial production. As an SME with deep roots in perovskite science (the name references its University of Oxford origins), they bridge the gap between academic materials research and industrial PV manufacturing — a gap that most research consortia struggle to cross. For any project that needs an industry partner who genuinely understands perovskite scale-up challenges, Oxford PV is a rare and credible choice.

Highlights from their portfolio

• CHEOPS
  Directly targeted the production technology gap for perovskite solar cells, combining thin-film, large-area, and tandem cell challenges in one project.
• PERTPV
  Largest EC contribution to Oxford PV (EUR 553,873), focused squarely on perovskite thin-film photovoltaics — their core commercial technology.
• MAESTRO
  Marie Skłodowska-Curie training network bridging PV and LED applications, showing Oxford PV's commitment to building the next generation of perovskite researchers.