US Perovskite Solar Cell Startup Hits The Ground Running - CleanTechnica

The US solar manufacturing sector, historically challenged by overseas competition, is experiencing a significant resurgence. Despite federal energy policy shifts under the Trump administration favoring fossil fuels, domestic solar manufacturing capacity has surged. As of October 2025, the US surpassed 60 gigawatts of solar module production capacity—a 37% increase from the previous year—and domestic solar cell production capacity more than tripled to 3.2 gigawatts. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) highlighted that the US now has the capability to produce every major component of the solar supply chain, aided by new facilities such as Corning’s ingot and wafer plant. Amid this growth, the emergence of tandem silicon-perovskite solar cells presents a promising advancement. Perovskite materials can enhance solar cell efficiency and reduce costs, enabling more power generation from less space and expanding rooftop solar opportunities. US startup Swift Solar recently acquired key intellectual property and manufacturing assets from the bankrupt German company Meyer Burger, positioning itself