en.Wedoany.com Reported - The UK perovskite photovoltaic specialist Oxford PV has joined a UK research project aimed at developing solar technology integrated into electric vehicles. The Smart Use of Integrated Technologies in Electric Vehicles (SUITE) project is supported by the UK's Advanced Propulsion Centre and funded by the UK government.

The SUITE project focuses on developing next-generation vehicle-integrated solar technology to enhance the efficiency and extend the range of electric vehicles. The consortium includes Nissan Technical Centre Europe, engineering companies, and UK universities, bringing together expertise from the automotive and research sectors to accelerate the development and commercialization of solar electric vehicles.

Within the SUITE project, Oxford PV will apply its expertise in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell research and industrialization, with a focus on adapting it for automotive applications. David Ward, CEO of Oxford PV, stated: "Perovskite photovoltaic technology brings a step-change in solar performance and opens up new possibilities for vehicle-integrated solutions. This collaboration enables us to bring our technology leadership into a new class of applications, delivering tangible benefits for electric mobility."

Vehicle-integrated solar can provide supplementary energy during operation, enhancing overall vehicle efficiency and increasing range. Highly efficient perovskite-based cells offer strong power density in a lightweight form, making them ideally suited for electric vehicle applications where output per unit area and weight are critical.

Oxford PV's perovskite photovoltaic technology is one of the closest to commercialization. The company has established partnerships with several prominent PV manufacturers, including US-based CdTe thin-film module manufacturer First Solar, with whom it recently entered into a licensing agreement.

Oxford PV's primary manufacturing facility is located in Brandenburg an der Havel, Brandenburg, Germany. The facility, acquired from Bosch in 2017, produces perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells and began commercial shipments in 2024, targeting applications in utility-scale solar projects.

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