2月7日，TCL中环（002129）披露公告称，公司控股子公司Maxeon的全资子公司MSPL与爱旭股份已于 近日签署了《专利许可协议》，MSPL拟向爱旭股份授权其"背接触"太阳能电池及组件相关的专利（以 下简称"BC专利"），授权其在全球范围内（美国地区除外）使用，授权期自协议签署之日起五年，许 可费用总计16.5亿元，按照协议约定分五年支付。 （文章来源：北京商报） TCL中环表示，高效BC产品需求快速增长成为行业共识，本次交易有助于公司协同产业链伙伴共建BC 电池技术生态，以差异化产品技术、优质知识产权助力行业破除内卷式竞争，推动行业健康有序发展； 同时也有助于公司推动适度一体化战略，强化公司在BC电池组件端的市场地位和竞争优势。本次专利 许可事项不构成关联交易，亦不构成《上市公司重大资产重组管理办法》规定的重大资产重组。许可协 议经双方签订后生效，该事项无需公司董事会和股东会审议。 ...

Core Viewpoint - TCL Technology's subsidiary, TCL Zhonghuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., has signed a patent licensing agreement with Shanghai Aiko Solar Energy Co., Ltd. for the global use of back-contact solar cell patents, excluding the U.S. market, for a total licensing fee of RMB 1.65 billion over five years [1] Group 1: Company Developments - The licensing agreement allows Maxeon Solar Pte. Ltd. to authorize Aiko Solar to use its back-contact solar cell and module patents [1] - The total licensing fee of RMB 1.65 billion will be paid in five annual installments [1] Group 2: Industry Implications - The demand for high-efficiency back-contact products is rapidly increasing, which is recognized as a consensus in the industry [1] - This transaction will help TCL Zhonghuan collaborate with industry partners to build a back-contact battery technology ecosystem, promoting healthy and orderly industry development [1] - The agreement supports TCL Zhonghuan's strategy for moderate integration, enhancing its market position and competitive advantage in the back-contact battery component sector [1]