SUITE is part of the latest round of APC
supported initiatives receiving funding through the Department for Business and Trade’s DRIVE35 Collaborate programme, delivered in partnership with APC and Innovate UK. The consortium brings together leading automotive company Nissan Technical Centre UK, specialist engineering companies, and leading UK universities to accelerate solar innovation for EVs. Oxford PV will contribute its world
Perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology
leading perovskite PV expertise, building on more than a decade of pioneering research and industrialisation of perovskite- on-silicon tandem solar technology. Within the SUITE project, this expertise will be applied to vehicle-integrated solar, where high performance, low weight and design flexibility are essential. David Ward, CEO at Oxford PV. “Perovskite
This means the company that has perfected Industrial POWERISE for tailgates and doors in the
automotive sector now offers specifically adapted drives for a wide range of constructions, starting from ordering amounts of one actuator to any desired number. Depending on the application, engineers from Stabilus, or from its expert brand in the UK ACE,
will support customers from the design phase to commissioning. The slim and compact IPR40 electromechanical spindle drives can be precisely customised to
customer specifications in terms of connections, output forces, stroke lengths and speeds. They require little installation space and are available with either 12 V or 24 V power supply and in a waterproof IP67 version. Furthermore, IPR40 can be ideally combined with industrial gas springs from the Stabilus Group when designs require movement and control of larger masses. The services accompanying these customised drive innovations include design, configuration and commissioning, on-site if desired, including all settings and parameterization of the electronic control units (ECUs). Following this most recent market launch of IPR40 type actuators, Stabilus will extend the
Customised to Order option to its entire family of electromechanical drives, encompassing the IPR35, IPR35 SMART, and IPR40 SMART models.
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.” Vehicle integrated solar can supplement
energy generation during normal vehicle operation, supporting improved overall efficiency and helping to extend range. 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. “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,” David Ward added. “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.”
The programme connects students and
graduates with companies that are seeking upcoming talent. Together, these initiatives create clear pathways into the industry, supporting both career development and long-term workforce sustainability. “Initiatives such as the Academic
Excellence Hub play an important role in preparing students for the real-world engineering challenges they will face,” said Dr Anna Ermakova, senior research associate at the University of Bristol. “By engaging directly with industry, we can help students develop the skills, confidence and practical experience needed to succeed in a fast-moving sector.”
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