US solar giant First Solar has signed a patent licensing agreement with Oxford PV, a UK-based University of Oxford spin-off, gaining access to crucial perovskite materials technology. This non-exclusive deal enables First Solar to further develop and potentially manufacture thin-film perovskite products in the US, excluding crystalline silicon semiconductors, and is seen as a significant step for the company’s long-term strategy in high-efficiency solar. First Solar, already a major US thin-film manufacturer, has invested heavily in R&D and views perovskites as key to overcoming traditional solar efficiency and supply chain challenges.
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First Solar locks in key perovskite tech with a new Oxford PV deal
US solar giant First Solar has signed a patent licensing agreement with Oxford PV, a UK-based University of Oxford spin-off, gaining access to crucial perovskite materials technology. This non-exclusive deal enables First Solar to further develop and potentially manufacture thin-film perovskite products in the US, excluding crystalline silicon semiconductors, and is seen as a significant step for the company’s long-term strategy in high-efficiency solar. First Solar, already a major US thin-film manufacturer, has invested heavily in R&D and views perovskites as key to overcoming traditional solar efficiency and supply chain challenges.