1. Trina Solar has initiated legal action against Runergy for unauthorized use of its TOPCon solar cell technology patents.
2. Trina Solar owns over 2,000 patents, including core TOPCon technology patents, and filed a patent infringement complaint in the U.S. District Court of Delaware.
3. Trina Solar’s president emphasized the importance of safeguarding intellectual property and welcome discussions with U.S. partners following the correct process for using patented technology.
Trina Solar has taken legal action against Runergy for using its TOPCon solar cell technology patents without authorization. Trina Solar emphasizes the importance of protecting its innovations and intellectual property rights. The company owns over 2,000 patents, including core TOPCon technology patents, and has filed a patent infringement complaint against Runergy in the U.S. District Court of Delaware. Despite welcoming conversations with partners who follow the correct process for using patented technology, Trina Solar is determined to safeguard its intellectual property.
Runergy has allegedly been using Trina Solar’s TOPCon manufacturing process in China and Thailand for panels under the Hyperion brand name, with plans to continue using the technology in panels manufactured at its new factory in Alabama. Trina Solar views its technology advancements and intellectual property as crucial for success in solar manufacturing in the U.S., with its 5-GW facility in Texas set to come online this year.
In addition to Trina Solar, Maxeon has also been protecting its intellectual property related to TOPCon manufacturing by filing patent infringement claims against Canadian Solar, REC, and Qcells. This legal action underscores the importance of respecting patents and intellectual property rights in the solar industry.