Swift Solar, a US manufacturer of perovskite tandem solar cells, announced that its technology has been used in a cybersecurity demonstration with the US Department of Defense, marking the first real-world deployment of perovskite technology.
These perovskite solar cells were integrated with a Rapidly Deployable Hybrid Microgrid (RDHM) developed by Resilient Energy & Infrastructure. These modular microgrids are designed for rapid installation and redeployment and are housed in shipping containers. They can be deployed for applications such as disaster response, military operations, or remote power generation.
The deployable microgrid utilizes a variety of energy inputs, including diesel generators, battery energy storage systems, and perovskite solar cells. These microgrids were part of the US Department of Defense's "Cyber Fortress" security demonstration held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in August 2025. The demonstration was attended by US Army combat energy experts and private sector partners such as Amazon Web Services.
Perovskite tandem solar cells typically utilize a thin layer of perovskite solar cells deposited on top of conventional silicon-based solar cells to increase power generation. Perovskites have attracted significant attention for their high output and relatively low production costs, but their long-term durability still needs improvement, as they degrade much faster than silicon-based solar cells.
Swift Solar claims its tandem products showed no degradation after over 3,000 hours of high-temperature operation. The company claims its perovskite solar cells generate 30% more electricity than conventional solar cells, improving the energy density and power-to-weight ratio of modular systems.
Swift Solar's perovskite tandem solar cells are backed by exclusive intellectual property from MIT, Stanford University, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and have been granted over 40 patents and over $60 million in funding from leading venture capitalists, strategic investors, and government agencies, including the US Army.
Swift Solar says commercial production of its perovskite tandem solar cells will ramp up over the next 24 months. The company aims to achieve gigawatt-scale production capacity by 2030.
Swift Solar has independently developed a novel vapor deposition technology for its production process. This new method, a non-batch process, addresses two issues with traditional vapor-phase processes for perovskite material manufacturing: slow deposition rates and the discontinuous nature of batch processes.
As developers race to commercialize their products, solar perovskites are experiencing rapid progress in both efficiency and durability.
Swift Solar stated in a press release: "Perovskite-silicon tandem cells achieved a record efficiency of 34.8% in 2025, compared to the current record efficiency of 27.3% for silicon cells and approximately 20% for standard solar panels. This represents a 30% increase in power output within the same footprint."
Swift Solar, a US manufacturer of perovskite tandem solar cells, announced that its technology has been used in a cybersecurity demonstration with the US Department of Defense, marking the first real-world deployment of perovskite technology.
These perovskite solar cells were integrated with a Rapidly Deployable Hybrid Microgrid (RDHM) developed by Resilient Energy & Infrastructure. These modular microgrids are designed for rapid installation and redeployment and are housed in shipping containers. They can be deployed for applications such as disaster response, military operations, or remote power generation.
The deployable microgrid utilizes a variety of energy inputs, including diesel generators, battery energy storage systems, and perovskite solar cells. These microgrids were part of the US Department of Defense's "Cyber Fortress" security demonstration held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in August 2025. The demonstration was attended by US Army combat energy experts and private sector partners such as Amazon Web Services.
Perovskite tandem solar cells typically utilize a thin layer of perovskite solar cells deposited on top of conventional silicon-based solar cells to increase power generation. Perovskites have attracted significant attention for their high output and relatively low production costs, but their long-term durability still needs improvement, as they degrade much faster than silicon-based solar cells.
Swift Solar claims its tandem products showed no degradation after over 3,000 hours of high-temperature operation. The company claims its perovskite solar cells generate 30% more electricity than conventional solar cells, improving the energy density and power-to-weight ratio of modular systems.
Swift Solar's perovskite tandem solar cells are backed by exclusive intellectual property from MIT, Stanford University, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and have been granted over 40 patents and over $60 million in funding from leading venture capitalists, strategic investors, and government agencies, including the US Army.
Swift Solar says commercial production of its perovskite tandem solar cells will ramp up over the next 24 months. The company aims to achieve gigawatt-scale production capacity by 2030.
Swift Solar has independently developed a novel vapor deposition technology for its production process. This new method, a non-batch process, addresses two issues with traditional vapor-phase processes for perovskite material manufacturing: slow deposition rates and the discontinuous nature of batch processes.
As developers race to commercialize their products, solar perovskites are experiencing rapid progress in both efficiency and durability.
Swift Solar stated in a press release: "Perovskite-silicon tandem cells achieved a record efficiency of 34.8% in 2025, compared to the current record efficiency of 27.3% for silicon cells and approximately 20% for standard solar panels. This represents a 30% increase in power output within the same footprint."
