Oxford Photovoltaics
Oxford Photovoltaics Limited is British solar technology company and Oxford University spin-off specialising in perovskite photovoltaics and solar cells.
History
The company was founded in 2010 by Henry Snaith and Kevin Arthur. the company has raised $100 Million in investment with support from Oxford University Innovation, Goldwind the University of Oxford, Innovate UK the European Investment Bank, Legal & General, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council and Equinor. The largest shareholder is the Swiss cell and module production equipment manufacturer Meyer Burger.In January 2024, they set a new record of 25% efficiency from industrial sized solar modules. In June 2024, they set another new world record for residential solar panels achieving a 26.9% efficiency from perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar cells. This will allow consumers benefit from upwards of 20% more power from the same footprint.