Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-19 13:09Core Viewpoint - The leading companies in the photovoltaic industry, Longi Green Energy and JinkoSolar, have reached a settlement regarding patent litigation, marking a shift from price competition to technology-driven high-quality development in the industry [1][2]. Group 1: Settlement and Cooperation - Longi Green Energy and JinkoSolar announced a joint statement on September 19, 2023, regarding the resolution of ongoing patent disputes globally [1]. - The companies agreed to end all patent litigation and establish cross-licensing agreements for certain core patents [1][2]. - This settlement reflects both companies' commitment to intellectual property protection and their intention to foster a collaborative and sustainable knowledge ecosystem within the photovoltaic industry [2]. Group 2: Industry Implications - The collaboration between Longi Green Energy and JinkoSolar is expected to encourage more photovoltaic companies to invest in research and development, promoting a healthy competitive environment [2]. - The two companies are leaders in patent reserves for BC and TOPCon technologies, and their partnership is seen as a "strongest combination" covering the two main technological routes in the industry [2]. - The competitive landscape may accelerate the exit of smaller players with insufficient patent reserves, thereby facilitating the elimination of outdated production capacity and creating favorable conditions for cost reduction in BC technology [2].