LONGi issues ‘clarification’ on Q CELLS patent dispute

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LONGi has insisted there is no current patent infringement lawsuit between it and Hanwha Q CELLS regarding these patents. Image: LONGi

Solar Module Super League (SMSL) member LONGi has issued a clarification regarding recent patent invalidation proceedings between it and Hanwha Q CELLS, insisting no legal judgements have been passed.

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