JinkoSolar Refutes Allegations Made by Hanwa Q Cells

JinkoSolar Holding announced that as per the media reports, Hanwha Q Cells this week filed actions against Jinko in the US ITC, US District Court of Delaware, and Germany’s regional Düsseldorf court.

The company further added that the actions trail the rapid growth of solar energy in the US and German markets where Jinko has been successful.

“Based on Jinko’s initial analysis of Hanwha’s complaints and the asserted patents, the company believes that the complaints are without technical or legal merit. Jinko, therefore, categorically refutes Hanwha’s allegations,” the company believed.

Jinko further alleged that “it is working closely with its legal counsel and technical advisors to vigorously defend against the claims made by Hanwha. The company is considering all legal avenues available, including petitioning for the invalidity of Hanwha’s alleged patents.”

“Jinko looks forward to prevailing in court. Jinko fully respects intellectual property rights and encourages healthy competition, but it will take legal action to defend itself, its clients, and its partners,” the company added.

Though, the company does not expect any disruption to its normal operations arising from this matter. It has been earmarking substantial resources to R&D over many years, and has broken world records for cell efficiency

In the meantime, Jinko claimed that it will endeavor to maintain its market leadership in solar module supply to the US and EU markets, providing its customers with high quality products and timely delivery.