Caelux Launches Perovskite Solar Tech, Aims for Gigawatt Production
Caelux, a trailblazing solar technology company, has initiated commercialization of its Active Glass technology. The first product, Caelux One, is now available, with initial shipments tagged as Caelux Prime. This signifies a significant stride towards wider adoption of perovskite solar cells.
Caelux asserts that its Active Glass technology provides substantial enhancements over conventional silicon modules. It promises up to 30% more power density, 20% higher energy production, and up to 20% lower project costs. The company has already fulfilled its first commercial customer order shipment in July 2025.
Caelux is not alone in its quest for gigawatt-scale perovskite solar module production. Collaborating with Swift Solar, they aspire to achieve this milestone in the near future. Meanwhile, Swift Solar targets gigawatt-scale production by 2030, with plans to establish its first US production line within the next one to two years.
Perovskite-silicon tandem cells are viewed as the next big leap for the solar industry. While all-perovskite tandem cells are not anticipated in the near term, Caelux is already engaged in a utility-scale hybrid tandem project with a major developer.
Caelux's manufacturing facility in Baldwin Park, California, currently boasts a production capacity of 100 MW, supported by an adjacent R&D laboratory for scaling technology. CubicPV, another key player, has achieved a world-record efficiency of 24% for a perovskite mini solar module in collaboration with NREL, further bolstering confidence in the technology's potential.
Caelux's Active Glass technology is poised to revolutionize the solar industry, with early commercial success and partnerships paving the way for gigawatt-scale production. As perovskite-silicon tandem cells emerge as the next big step, companies like Caelux and Swift Solar are spearheading the drive towards more efficient, cost-effective solar power.
