ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on TOPCon Solar Cells
The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells, modules, panels imported by Runergy and Adani infringe patents held by Trina Solar (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1422), the ITC said…
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in a notice Nov. 5. Trina had in a complaint filed in September (see 2410080041) said that Runergy USA Inc. and its affiliates Runergy Alabama Inc. and Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., as well as Adani Solar USA Inc. and its affiliate Adani Green Energy Ltd, are importing infringing TOPCon cells, modules and panels that copy Trina’s patents related to the “structure and method of manufacturing a solar cell with features designed to improve efficiency and reliability.” The ITC will consider a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against those five companies. Trina Solar also recently filed a Section 337 complaint against TOPCon solar cells from Canadian Solar (see 2410300034).