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Startup Plans to Build Next-Generation US Solar Factory in Two Years
Swift Solar is betting on cells that use perovskite, a material that can improve efficiency — but also has yet to be proven at scale.
Swift Solar is developing tandem cells that pair silicon photovoltaics with a material known as perovskite.
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Startup Swift Solar Inc. wants to build a US factory for manufacturing its futuristic panels in the next two to three years amid government plans to bolster the sector against China’s dominance.
The California-based company aims to produce cells with a material known as perovskite, which can allow panels to capture energy from the sun’s rays more efficiently. Durability, though, remains an issue.