On 27 March, King Charles III visited Oxford PV at the company’s headquarters in Yarnton, Oxford.
His Majesty met senior representatives of the company and undertook a tour of the site, where he met with employees and learned more about Oxford PV’s innovative work developing the next generation of solar technology.
Introduction to research and innovation activities
The King was introduced to the company’s long-term research and innovation activities, including hands-on experience in the laboratory and demonstrations about how Oxford PV’s tandem technology is being integrated into different products and use cases.
To mark the occasion, His Majesty was invited to unveil a commemorative plaque to formally record the visit and was presented with a gift by Oxford PV’s CEO, David Ward.
“We were honoured to welcome His Majesty King Charles III to our Oxford site today, and we are grateful for the time taken to engage with our team,” said David Ward, Chief Executive Officer of Oxford PV. “The visit provided an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work being carried out here, and Oxford PV’s role in advancing sustainable solar innovation.”
About Oxford PV
Oxford PV is a global leader in perovskite-silicon tandem solar technology. With the strongest global patent portfolio in perovskite PV, and a record of industry firsts, Oxford PV is commercialising the world’s most efficient solar technology to power the next generation of clean energy. Founded in 2010 as a spin-out of the University of Oxford, the company operates R&D at its headquarters in Oxford, UK and a manufacturing site in Brandenburg, Germany.