Solar technology specialist Oxford PV has joined a Nissan-backed project exploring how lightweight, high-efficiency solar panels can be integrated directly into EVs to boost efficiency and extend range.
Oxford PV, an Oxford University spin-off, has enrolled in the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC)-backed Suite project; a collaborative research and development programme led by Nissan Technical Centre UK focused on developing high-performance solar panels for vehicles.
The project will bring together automotive, engineering and academic partners to tackle one of the biggest challenges for EVs: how to generate additional power during everyday use without adding weight or compromising design.
Oxford PV will contribute its photovoltaic expertise, building on more than a decade of research and industrialisation of perovskite-on-silicon tandem solar technology.
Vehicle integrated solar can supplement energy generation during normal vehicle operation, supporting improved overall efficiency and helping to extend range.
Also, high-efficiency perovskite-based solar cells offer high power density in lightweight format, making them well suited for EV integration where maximum power per area and weight are critical.
David Ward, CEO at Oxford PV said, “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.
“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.”
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