Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Laura Miranda Perez, Head of Sustainability at Oxford PV — a company developing solar panels that can generate over 30% more power than standard ones.
We dive into the science behind perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, and why this technology could play a key role in cutting emissions, lowering energy costs, and speeding up the global energy transition. Laura also explains what’s holding back solar manufacturing in Europe, and how higher-efficiency panels can help solve land use and grid capacity challenges.
🎧 Topics we cover:
— Why traditional silicon solar is hitting its efficiency ceiling
— How tandem solar works and why it’s different
— The real cost of solar (spoiler: it’s not just the panel price)
— How this tech impacts land use, emissions, and grid resilience
— Where solar is heading next — including space-based generation and EV applications
🔗 Learn more about Oxford PV: oxfordpv.com
🌍 Subscribe for more interviews on climate tech and sustainability: climateconfidentpodcast.com
If you’re interested in clean energy, solar innovation, or the path to net zero, this episode is well worth a watch.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay climate confident.
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I’m joined by Laura Miranda Perez, Head of Sustainability at Oxford PV — a company developing solar panels that can generate over 30% more power than standard ones.
We dive into the science behind perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, and why this technology could play a key role in cutting emissions, lowering energy costs, and speeding up the global energy transition. Laura also explains what’s holding back solar manufacturing in Europe, and how higher-efficiency panels can help solve land use and grid capacity challenges.
🎧 Topics we cover:
— Why traditional silicon solar is hitting its efficiency ceiling
— How tandem solar works and why it’s different
— The real cost of solar (spoiler: it’s not just the panel price)
— How this tech impacts land use, emissions, and grid resilience
— Where solar is heading next — including space-based generation and EV applications
🔗 Learn more about Oxford PV: oxfordpv.com
🌍 Subscribe for more interviews on climate tech and sustainability: climateconfidentpodcast.com
If you’re interested in clean energy, solar innovation, or the path to net zero, this episode is well worth a watch.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay climate confident.
