REC Americas, LLC

REC Americas, LLC is the United States-based distribution arm of REC Group, a global solar energy company. Headquartered in Pismo Beach, California, REC Americas, LLC distributes solar panels primarily to companies across the U.S.. The broader REC Group, founded in Norway in 1996, is a pioneering manufacturer of solar materials and high-efficiency solar panels, notably utilizing Heterojunction Technology (HJT). REC Americas, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC US Holdings, Inc., which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Solar Holdings AS, a Norwegian holding company. Since October 2021, REC Solar Holdings AS has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance New Solar Energy Limited, a part of the Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries Limited, which reported revenues of USD 104.6 billion as of December 2021.

REC Group, with its operational headquarters in Singapore and regional hubs worldwide, is dedicated to providing clean, affordable solar power through its manufactured solar panels. The company emphasizes high quality, innovation, and a low carbon footprint in its production processes.

In terms of patent litigation, REC Americas, LLC, along with its parent entity REC Solar Holdings AS, acts as an operating company that actively defends and asserts its intellectual property. The company is listed as a plaintiff in one tracked case: REC Solar Holdings AS et al. v. Maxeon Solar Pte Ltd.. This case, filed on February 14, 2025, is before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), indicating a focus on challenging or defending patent validity within the solar technology sector.