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JA Solar initiates patent infringement proceedings in Germany

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Chinese solar module manufacturer JA Solar has filed patent infringement complaints against an unnamed competitor before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Germany. The complaints, lodged with the Munich and Hamburg Local Divisions of the UPC, concern the competitor’s TOPCon solar modules, alleging infringement of JA Solar’s patents EP 2 787 541 B1 and EP 4 092 759 B1. JA Solar highlighted that TOPCon, or “tunnel oxide passivated contact,” is a standard technology for crystalline…

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Rinnai Australia acquires Smart Energy Group to boost renewable energy offerings

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Rinnai Australia Pty Ltd, hot water, heating, and cooling solutions company, acquired Smart Energy Group Pty Ltd, a renewable energy retailer specializing in solar PV systems and battery storage. This acquisition enhances both companies’ capabilities in the renewable energy sector. Rinnai aims to meet evolving customer needs and contribute to Australia’s renewable energy goals by integrating Smart Energy’s expertise in renewable energy, customer service, and high-quality solar PV systems with battery storage.   With over 50…

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Solestial, Meyer Burger partner to expand space solar technology production

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Solestial has announced a strategic partnership with Meyer Burger Technology to increase the production of silicon solar technology. Solestial, based in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in radiation-resistant solar cells and flexible solar power modules designed for long-term space applications. Meyer Burger, a Swiss company, brings its expertise in manufacturing solar cells and modules to the partnership. The collaboration aims to produce 1 MW of solar cells annually by mid-2025, a substantial increase from Solestial’s current output…

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RWE, Salzgitter Group sign 64 GWh green electricity PPA

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RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 64 GWh of green electricity annually, starting in 2027. The electricity will be sourced from the 180 MW Boitzenburger Land solar park in Brandenburg, one of Germany’s largest photovoltaic systems, operational since autumn 2023. The solar park, covering 170 hectares, is owned by Solarenergie Boitzenburger Land GmbH, GP JOULE Group, and Mainova AG. The park’s electricity is marketed…