JinkoSolar sues Waaree Energies for alleged TOPCon patent infringement
JinkoSolar has filed a lawsuit in Texas against Waaree Energies and its US subsidiary for the alleged infringement of one of its n-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) patents, marking another move in its aggressive patent defense strategy.
Epsilon Group commits INR 15,350 crore for EV battery materials, testing facility in Karnataka
Epsilon Group plans to invest INR 9,000 crore to set up a graphite anode manufacturing plant and INR 6,000 crore for a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode manufacturing plant in Karnataka. In addition, it will invest INR 350 crore to build a battery materials and battery testing R&D and training center in the state.
KPIT selects Trentar Energy as manufacturing partner for sodium-ion battery technology
KPIT has signed the technology transfer agreement with Trentar Energy Solutions for commercialization of its sodium-ion battery technology. Under the agreement, Trentar will build a 3 GWh sodium-ion manufacturing facility with KPIT receiving upfront technology transfer fees and additional royalty fees over eight years.
The Hydrogen Stream: Indian state of Assam plans 25 MW green hydrogen plant
SGEL Assam Renewable Energy Ltd, a joint venture between SJVN Green Energy Ltd and Assam Power Distribution Co. Ltd, intends to develop a 25 MW green hydrogen plant within the state of Assam.
Trina Solar sues Canadian Solar over patents in $147 million lawsuit
Trina Solar has filed a lawsuit against Canadian Solar and its subsidiary, seeking $147 million in damages for alleged infringement of tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cell patents. The case, accepted by the Jiangsu High Court, underscores the rise of intellectual property disputes in China’s competitive solar sector.
India exported solar modules worth $782 million in April-Nov. period of 2024
India exported solar PV modules worth around $782 million in FY 2024-25 till Nov. 2024. The value of exports to USA stood at $756.08 million.
Waaree breaks ground on alkaline electrolyser factory
Waaree Group has started building its alkaline electrolyser manufacturing facility in Gujarat. The facility will initially commence operations with a production capacity of 300 MW.
Grew Solar to set up 3 GW ingot-module factory in Madhya Pradesh
Grew Solar’s facility in Madhya Pradesh will produce 3 GW of ingots, wafers, cells and modules per year.
China adds export restrictions for minerals used in thin-film solar
Restriction on cadmium telluride exports is expected to increase costs for U.S.-based thin-film solar manufacturer First Solar.
Sinovoltaics updates PV module manufacturer financial stability ranking
The latest ranking based on Altmann-Z scores sees India-based Insolation Energy, Waaree Renewable Technologies, and Solex Energy retain the top three spots. But further below in the ranking, analysts see more firms with lower scores compared to the last quarter.
