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ITC Seeks Comments on Section 337 Complaint on TOPCon Solar Cells

The International Trade Commission seeks comments by Oct. 15 on a Section 337 complaint recently filed by Trina Solar alleging Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) solar cells, modules, panels imported by Runergy and Adani infringe its patents, the ITC said…

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in an Oct. 7 notice. In a complaint filed Sept. 30, Trina said 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.” Trina seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against all five named companies.