PVIC consists of a world class science and technology platform in the State of Ohio employing second and third generation Photovoltaics materials tailored primarily for applications in clean electricity generation.  Three primary locations of the Center are: The University of Toledo, The Ohio State University, and Bowling Green State University.

The Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization (PVIC) is a means whereby the State of Ohio will expand its high technology research base in Ohio’s core competency of advanced manufacturing using advanced materials.  PVIC supports the generation of employment opportunities for Ohio’s workforce through innovation and commercialization activities centered on eliminating commercialization barriers currently facing Ohio companies in the photovoltaics (PV) sector.  Companies active in the PV industry, from those researching advanced materials development to those deploying the energy producing devices, advise and coordinate experts in Ohio universities and national laboratories in their PVIC contributions. 

PVIC consists of an internationally recognized PV development center with an infrastructure attractive to companies that are already successful marketing PV and to researchers of the future generations of PV devices.  These activities bring to Ohio established companies and researchers seeking to be at the forefront of developments in the PV industry and seeds the formation of new startup companies.