Ytech Secures $565 Million for World’s First Solar-Powered Residential High-Rise

Ytech secures a $565M construction loan from J.P. Morgan and Sculptor for The Residences at 1428 Brickell, the world's first solar-powered residential high-rise.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 11:16 AM EDT

Source: https://www.multihousingnews.com/

Engineering a "Solar Backbone"

The 861-foot tower is distinguished by its "Solar Backbone"—a western facade integrated with 500 photovoltaic-glass windows. This system is designed to generate up to 170,000 kWh of clean energy annually, reducing the building's carbon footprint by approximately 4,700 tons of $CO_2$.

Innovation: Since the solar cells are embedded within the glazing, their lifespan is engineered to match the life of the windows themselves.

Impact: The energy produced will primarily power the building's expansive 80,000 square feet of shared amenity spaces.

Residential Collection and Pricing

The tower features a limited collection of 195 residences, intentionally kept low to maintain a boutique feel despite the building's massive scale.