Swift Solar Partners with American Tower Corporation to Evaluate Advanced Perovskite Solar Technology for Critical Infrastructure
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**SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/** — Swift Solar, a pioneer in perovskite tandem solar cell technology in the U.S., has announced a strategic partnership with American Tower Corporation, a leading global provider of wireless communications infrastructure. This collaboration aims to assess the deployment of Swift Solar’s innovative solar panels across American Tower’s extensive portfolio of tower infrastructure in the U.S., showcasing confidence in the technology and its commercial viability.
The partnership responds to the increasing demand for higher energy density solutions, driven by the rise in electricity consumption from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, alongside the limitations of traditional power infrastructures affected by grid constraints. Swift Solar’s advanced perovskite technology offers significantly higher power output per square foot compared to conventional solar solutions, making it particularly suitable for distributed applications where space and efficiency are paramount.
American Tower operates approximately 42,000 communications sites in the U.S. and over 149,000 sites globally, presenting considerable opportunities for distributed solar deployment. “Swift Solar’s advanced technology aligns with our commitment to operational excellence,” stated Ed Knapp, Chief Technology Officer at American Tower Corporation. “This partnership will help us evaluate and understand how next-generation solar technology can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of our critical communications infrastructure.”
Swift Solar has developed proprietary perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells that achieve efficiencies exceeding those of current silicon technologies, while ensuring the durability necessary for deployments lasting more than 25 years. The technology is supported by exclusive intellectual property from MIT, Stanford, and NREL, with over 40 patents and more than $60 million in funding from prominent venture capitalists, strategic investors, and government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Defense.
“American Tower’s innovative approach to infrastructure makes them an ideal partner for evaluating the impact of our technology on distributed power applications,” remarked Joel Jean, CEO and co-founder of Swift Solar. “This collaboration demonstrates the commercial readiness of our perovskite tandem platform in high-value markets beyond traditional utility-scale solar.”
This partnership builds on Swift Solar’s momentum in commercializing perovskite technology, with ongoing pilots and collaborations in utility-scale solar, commercial and industrial applications, defense, space, and telecommunications sectors.
**About Swift Solar**
Swift Solar is the U.S. pioneer in perovskite-silicon and all-perovskite tandem solar technology, developing groundbreaking solar cells for commercial deployment. To learn more, visit [swiftsolar.com](https://www.swiftsolar.com).
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