Electrical balance of systems solution provider Shoals Technologies Group announced it has received a favorable ruling from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) in its patent infringement complaint against Voltage.
Shoals claimed Voltage was infringing on patents for solar panel connectors related to Shoals’ Big Lead Assembly (BLA) connectors and wire harnesses. The ITC issued an initial ruling finding that Voltage did violate Sec. 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing infringing LYNX trunk bus products into the United States. This is related to Shoals’ ‘153 patent.
“This initial ruling represents a huge victory for Shoals, the U.S. solar industry and American jobs,” said Brandon Moss, CEO of Shoals. “By enforcing our patents, we can continue to drive innovation, protect American intellectual property and jobs, and ensure that only compliant and authorized products reach the U.S. market. This decision reinforces our commitment to fair competition and the integrity of our industry.”
The target date for completion of the ITC investigation is scheduled for late December with a final resolution expected in February 2025. Following final disposition of the ITC case, Shoals plans to resume the currently stayed District Court case in the Middle District of North Carolina against Voltage, on the same subject matter, to pursue monetary damages.
Separately, Shoals announced it has been issued two new patents covering its BLA technology: U.S. Patents 12,015,375 and 12,015,376.