Certain TOPcon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same (II); Notice of Institution of Investigation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on October 23, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Trina Solar (U.S.), Inc. of Fremont, California; Trina Solar US Manufacturing Module 1, LLC of Wilmer, Texas; and Trina Solar Co., Ltd. of China. Supplements to the complaint were filed on November 8, 2024, and November 15, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,722,104 ("the '104 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 10,230,009 ("the '009 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.