About PVIC
WHO WE ARE
At the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC), we are committed to driving innovation, advancing research, and supporting commercialization in the field of photovoltaics. Established in January 2007 with $18.6 million in funding from the Ohio Department of Development along with $30 million in matching contributions from federal agencies, universities, and industrial partners PVIC was founded to strengthen Ohio鈥檚 photovoltaics research and manufacturing base.
Our mission is to eliminate market barriers for companies in the photovoltaics sector by bringing together academic, industrial, and government experts to foster cutting edge research and real world applications.
PVIC is home to an internationally recognized group of photovoltaics researchers and fabricators, offering an infrastructure that attracts established industry leaders and next generation innovators alike.
- Our faculty and researchers publish high impact work in top-tier journals and conferences, accelerating the commercialization of PV technology.
- PVIC boasts 35,000 sq. ft. of research space for materials deposition, device fabrication, and advanced characterization, supporting world-class solar research.
- 听PVIC plays a leading role in US-MAC, US-MAP, and CTAC, partnering with national labs, universities, and industry leaders to drive the future of photovoltaics.
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Did you know Toledo鈥檚 legacy in glass and solar energy helped pave the way for a world class photovoltaics research center?
The Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) traces its roots to early collaborations between 兔子先生传媒文化作品 and industry pioneer Harold McMaster.听 听
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From 2007 to the present, PVIC has continued to grow and attract significant research funding:
鉁� Continuous expansion of R1 research facilities, providing state-of-the-art laboratories for solar energy innovation.
鉁� Strong university investment in photovoltaics research as a premier focus area.
鉁� Over $98 million in research contracts and grants, driving technological advancements in photovoltaics.
鉁� Five primary physics faculty leading PV research, with a total of 16 faculty members across six departments and three colleges.
鉁� Six dedicated PV Research Professors, ensuring leadership in academic and applied research.
鉁� A growing community of 80+ faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students,
and industry collaborators, fostering interdisciplinary innovation.
OUR MISSION听
PVIC is a world-class, sustainable platform that works to:
- Discover and advance science and technology 鈥� including materials, devices, measurements, manufacturing, and deployments.
- Sustain multiple efforts in multiple technologies simultaneously 鈥� creating synergies, leveraging opportunities, and fostering cross fertilization.
- Operate at a scale and rate relevant to industry 鈥� ensuring impactful and timely advancements.
- Catalyze transitions (investments) for new and existing companies 鈥� driving commercialization and growth.
- Understand and address industry鈥檚 needs 鈥� delivering practical and forward-thinking solutions.
- Provide a prepared workforce 鈥� supporting talent development locally, regionally, and nationally.