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King Charles III Advocates Solar Energy at Oxford Visit

3/28/2026

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King Charles III visited Oxford Photovoltaics on March 27 and praised the company's solar advances.
During the unveiling, he humorously addressed a plaque mishap, calling it a "disaster."
The King urged staff to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.
David Ward, CEO of Oxford Photovoltaics, said the company is shipping pilot products to customers, highlighting solar energy's cost-effectiveness and applications in car manufacturing and aeronautics.

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King Charles III visited Oxford Photovoltaics on March 27 and praised the company's solar advances.
During the unveiling, he humorously addressed a plaque mishap, calling it a "disaster."
The King urged staff to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.
David Ward, CEO of Oxford Photovoltaics, said the company is shipping pilot products to customers, highlighting solar energy's cost-effectiveness and applications in car manufacturing and aeronautics.