About Us
PVIC was created in January 2007 with $18.6 Million in support from the Ohio Deparment of Development, along with matching contributions of $30 Million from federal agencies, universities and industrial partners.
The University has research and test locations at
The University of Toledo
Ohio State University
Bowling Green State University
Accelerating Photovoltaic (PV) industry
Besides reducing solar costs and improving technologies, PVIC future successes will be in transferring these new techniques from laboratory to the production line. Five thematic areas reflect the strengths of the PVIC partners and the current needs of the industry:
The Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization enables the establishment of a full value chain through coordination of the efforts of its universities with those of its government and business partners and supporting organizations
- Acceleration of the commercialization of next generation device technologies.
- Improvement in the current generation of thin fil PV for lower production costs and higher performance.
- Reduction of technological barriers to the demonstration stages involving fabrication of thin film PV modules.
- Development in balance of systems (BOS).
- Promotion of the use of PV, including training and organization of installation contractors.
Events
PVIC Meeting
PVIC-OSU will be hosting the next Meeting in November , 2010.
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News
Global leader in alternative energy visits UT, receives honorary degree
The University of Toledo welcomed alternative energy expert Dr. Sultan Al Jaber
to campus...
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Dow Corning and University of Toledo to Collaborate on Solar Research, Development
Researchers at Dow Corning and The University of Toledo (UT) announced today..
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Solar Power helps reinvent Toledo
Toledo-This City is trying to swap its rustbelt image for a new identity as a hub of solar energy research and production.
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UT to begin new master’s degree in photovoltaics this fall
A new master’s degree at The University of Toledo will bring together both the science and business knowledge necessary for those interested in alternative energy careers.
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Deer Valley Property
Lucas SWCD recently accepted the
donation of three wooded lots located in the
Deer Valley subdivision by developer Bill
Decker Sr. The 1.15 acres of donated land
supports a successional oak-hickory woodland
that maintains no less than 41 native plant
species. The woodland is adjacent to a cul-desac
style bioretention cell that the District
worked on with Bill Decker Sr. in 2006.
Together, the protected woodland and
bioretention cell abstract, infiltrate, and treat the
stormwater runoff of Deer Ravine Court.
In addition to the water quality efforts
described above, the subdivision features some
of the most energy efficient homes available in
Lucas County. Solar shingles are commonplace
in the development along with amenities such
as Energy Star appliances. Taken as a whole,
Deer Valley is among the most environmentally
conscious subdivision developments in Lucas
County.
New Photovoltaic Encapsulant Helps Deliver More Power at Lower Cost
In the drive for more cost-effective solar energy, DuPont and Oerlikon Solar have collaborated on a new....
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