Silfab Solar Acquires Portfolio of EnPV Technology Patents

FORT MILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silfab Solar, the solar industry's market leader for innovative and high-performance PV modules, today announced it has acquired EnPV’s technology patent portfolio.

The acquisition of these assets and related intellectual property significantly expands Silfab’s patent portfolio and adds to its existing pipeline of cutting-edge technologies that will help develop the next generation of U.S. made solar panels. The assets include multiple solar technology patents, as well as an associated trademark.

The procurement of these patents will immediately integrate Self-Aligned Back Contact (SABC) technology -- one of the most advanced architectures for back-contact solar cells into Silfab’s technology library. This proprietary method enables precise alignment and improved electrical performance in cell and module fabrication and will support continued innovation in the Silfab Elite Series, specifically in the optimization of the backsheet configuration and integrated cell architecture.

“Silfab Solar is leading the way in the integration of innovative solar cells and modules by investing in new technology specifically designed for the U.S market,” said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. “Acquiring these cutting-edge technology patents and intellectual property will enable us to develop the next generation of solar panels for the Silfab Elite Series and beyond, ensuring we continue to offer our customers high-quality, powerful solar modules manufactured in the U.S. while preserving and protecting strategically important European and American innovation.”

As part of the agreement with EnPV, Silfab will also acquire a team of solar experts who pioneered the technology and will continue advancing the next-generation PV solutions for Silfab.

In 2024, Silfab Solar secured a $5 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) innovation award as part of our $20 million dollar project to develop the most innovative US made, back-contact N-type cells to achieve efficiencies of 26 percent or better.

About Silfab Solar

Silfab Solar is the North American leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-efficiency, premium-quality PV modules. Silfab leverages more than 40 years of solar experience and best-in-class technologies to produce the highest-rated solar modules. Silfab operates in the state of Washington and Toronto, Canada, and will soon be manufacturing solar cells and PV modules in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Each operating facility features multiple automated production lines, certified to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, and just-in-time manufacturing to deliver Buy American-approved PV modules specifically designed for and dedicated to the North American market. www.silfabsolar.com