Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar solutions, announced today that it has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to prevent Runergy and Adani Green Energy Ltd from unlawfully importing and selling products that infringe on two of its patents related to TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell technology.
“Protecting the integrity of Trina’s TOPCon technology is essential,” said Steven Zhu, president of Trina Solar US. “We are fully committed to defending our innovations and will take decisive action against any infringement on our intellectual property.”
In its complaint, Trina Solar is seeking a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders from the ITC, which would block the importation of certain solar cells, modules, panels, and related products that infringe on Trina’s patents. The company also has separate patent infringement lawsuits pending against Runergy in the District of Delaware and the Central District of California.
Trina Solar owns over 2,000 patents, including a substantial portfolio of core patents for TOPCon technology, in addition to those for PERC and Heterojunction (HJT) technologies. These patents protect the company’s intellectual property rights in critical N-type TOPCon technology used in solar module production and solidify its position as a market leader in providing advanced TOPCon products. Trina Solar is also actively reviewing potential patent infringements by other manufacturers supplying the U.S. market.
“We take pride in our extensive patent portfolio and welcome partnerships with U.S. companies that follow the proper protocols for using our patented technology,” added Zhu. “Our innovations and intellectual property, along with Trina’s fully compliant supply chain, are vital for advancing the success of solar manufacturing in the U.S.”
Further information about Trina Solar’s cell and module patents is available on the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) websites.
