AMSC alleges intellectual property (IP) infringement related to its software for low-voltage ride through (LVRT) technology, and breach of supply contracts.

AMSC chief executive Daniel McGahn says courts have accepted each of the civil cases. He expects proceedings to begin within a few months.

The US company filed for arbitration with the Beijing Arbitration Commission, seeking nearly $70m in compensation for past shipments and asking the courts to enforce contracts in place with Sinovel.