The $231M Deal That Just Changed BC Solar Forever: Patent Uncertainty Ends

The February 2026 Maxeon-Aiko settlement just rewrote the rules on BC solar patents. RMB 1.65 billion over 5 years. RMB 0.02/W licensing cost. And a clear path to 2028 when core patents expire. Here's what project developers, manufacturers, and buyers need to know right now.