In a move that marks a before and after for the global solar industry, the German company **Oxford PV** and the Chinese giant **Trinasolar** announced a historic **patent licensing agreement** that will allow the manufacturing and commercialization of photovoltaic technology based on **perovskite** in China.
This exclusive agreement, which also includes the right to sublicense, represents strong industrial support for the potential of perovskite as **next-generation solar technology**, surpassing traditional silicon panels in efficiency.
## A Million-Dollar Boost for Future Solar Energy
China, with a photovoltaic market that **exceeds $50 billion annually** and could **double by 2030**, is positioned as the ideal scenario to accelerate the adoption of this new technology. The agreement between Oxford PV and Trinasolar aims to **accelerate the industrialization** of perovskite and position it as a viable and massive solution for solar generation.
Oxford PV, leading the research and development of this technology since 2012, boasts **the strongest patent portfolio in the world** in the field. Moreover, it has validated its production capacity with commercial shipments from its plant in Germany.
“This agreement is a milestone in our mission to popularize perovskite photovoltaics,” stated **David Ward**, CEO of Oxford PV. “We encourage those interested in licenses outside of China to contact us, as we are ready to support the global transition to high-efficiency technologies.”
## Trinasolar Takes the Step towards Perovskite
On the other hand, **Gao Jifan**, president of Trinasolar, stated that the group is “ushering in a new era of industrialization for perovskite tandem technology,” focusing on **cutting-edge innovation** to continue driving Chinese leadership in solar energy.
With Europe and Spain at the forefront of regional solar deployment, this advancement represents a **strategic opportunity** to adopt more efficient and sustainable solutions. The rise of perovskite could translate into **higher energy performance**, **lower costs**, and an **accelerated achievement of climate goals**. The solar revolution is already underway, and **perovskite emerges as its main protagonist**.
## Light of the Future: Creating a New, More Sustainable and Efficient LED Technology
Artificial lighting is an **essential part of modern life**, providing security, comfort, and enabling various activities when night falls. However, as the world moves towards more sustainable models, **energy efficiency** and the environmental impact of lighting have become key issues, thanks to the advancement of more sustainable LED lights.
In this context, a team of researchers from Linköping University in Sweden has developed a new generation of LED technology based on perovskite, an innovative material that promises to transform the lighting market.
Conventional LED bulbs operate with **light-emitting diodes** that generate lighting when electric current passes through. They are more efficient and sustainable than incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, but their production still depends on expensive and polluting materials.
Perovskite LEDs, on the other hand, **are cheaper to manufacture**, require **fewer resources**, and can offer more vibrant colors, making them ideal for both home lighting and electronic displays.
Source: El Periódico de la Energía.
