Solaires Entreprises, a Victoria-based cleantech innovator, has shipped its first paid customer order of perovskite photovoltaic modules (PVModules) from a mass manufacturing facility established with SEI Energy.
The shipment to a global electronics manufacturer marks Solaires’ official leap from research and development to commercial scale. The modules will be used in sensor applications, reflecting the company’s ambition to bring high-efficiency, self-charging solar power to low-power electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
“Today’s shipment marks the moment Solaires turns innovation into impact,” said Fabian de la Fuente, co-founder and COO of Solaires. “Our joint manufacturing facility with SEI enables us to scale perovskite PV technology at a pace that meets the growing demand for clean, efficient energy in IoT, consumer electronics, and beyond.”
SEI Energy Chairman Brian Yang added that “this first shipment is just the start of what we can achieve together,” noting the synergy between SEI’s manufacturing capabilities and Solaires’ breakthrough solar technology.
The milestone comes after a string of important steps for the Victoria startup. In February 2025, Solaires secured $1.55 million in non-dilutive funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada to expand commercialization into applications beyond electronics, including transportation and building-integrated solutions.
Independent testing in 2024 validated conversion efficiencies exceeding 35%, positioning Solaires among the global leaders advancing perovskite solar technology. That same year, the company completed trial production through its joint venture with SEI Energy Technology and Shanghai-based Genesis Technologies—laying the groundwork for today’s full-scale rollout.
The startup continues to push boundaries through collaborations, including a partnership with XLYNX Materials to develop next-generation perovskite solar cells optimized for “recycled light.” Analysts project the indoor photovoltaics market to reach $58 billion by 2027, underscoring the opportunity for Canadian firms to lead in this space.
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