‘There is no such thing as a global patent’
Jeffrey Saltman, partner at U.S. intellectual property law firm Fisch Sigler LLP, recently spoke to pv magazine about the rising number of patent lawsuits between PV module manufacturers. He said this increase in litigation mainly stems from the industry’s convergence on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) tech and noted that the number of lawsuits is likely to rise in the near future.
Primergy closes $225 million in financing for solar-plus-storage portfolio
The financing includes a $125 million tax credit sale for Gemini, one of the largest solar-plus-storage facilities operating in the U.S.
Sunrise brief: A solar-powered economy
Also on the rise: Should the solar tax credit be 80%? Coalition of 28 organizations files brief in support of continued net metering in Puerto Rico. And more.
In case you missed it: Five big solar stories in the news this week
pv magazine USA spotlights news of the past week including market trends, project updates, policy changes and more.
First Solar warns global solar manufacturers of patent infringement
The U.S. solar panel manufacturer has sent letters to Longi, Trina Solar, Jinko Solar, JA Solar and Canadian Solar saying it believes the companies are infringing on its patents.
Subsea pumped storage tech secures funding from U.S., German governments
A cross-Atlantic subsea pumped storage collaboration will seek to overcome the land-based challenges plaguing traditional pumped hydro storage technology.
Coalition of 28 organizations files brief in support of continued net metering in Puerto Rico
Solar and battery manufacturers as well as non-profits filed a bill stating that the net metering policy was legally enacted and is crucial for the ability of Puerto Ricans to keep the lights on.
Should the solar tax credit be 80%?
In markets where consumers face volatile methane prices, MIT researchers propose that increasing installation incentives may be the most effective way to maximize social good and mitigate long-term risks in U.S. electricity markets.
A solar-powered economy
On Day One of pv magazine Week, Dr. Heather Boushey, chief economist in the Investing in America Cabinet, shared insight into the ways in which solar has become an economic driver since passage of critical clean energy policy.
Sunrise brief: Robust demand for transferable tax credits
Also on the rise: Solar wins on cost. Retrofitting batteries increases solar plant revenue 29% to 81%. And more.
