Maxeon Solar Technologies filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hanwha Q CELLS in Texas over TOPCon solar cell technology.

Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Hanwha Q CELLS in the Eastern District of Texas, alleging infringement of Maxeon patents related to TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell technology. This follows a November 2023 patent infringement investigation in the US and is part of a series of legal actions against Canadian Solar, Inc. and REC Solar Holdings AS. Maxeon's extensive patent portfolio protects its innovations in IBC, Shingled Hypercell, and TOPCon technologies.

April 22, 2024
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