Canadian Solar Named Tier 1 Company, Reaches 4.5 GW in Operation
Canadian Solar has reached a significant milestone with its designation as a Tier 1 Solar Company by the Clean Energy Asset Owners Association (CEAOA). This prestigious recognition highlights the company’s rapid growth and commitment to advancing solar and battery storage projects globally. The company (Canadian Solar) now has an impressive 4.5 GW of solar and battery storage projects in operation and construction, with another 3.5 GW of utility-scale projects contracted to begin construction within the next 6 to 12 months. This achievement underscores Canadian Solar’s significant role in the global energy transition. For Canadians interested in learning more about going solar, the PVKnowhow Go Solar Guide offers valuable resources and tips (PVKnowhow Go Solar Guide).
“We are proud to be recognised by CEAOA as a Tier 1 Solar Company. This recognition demonstrates the strength and scale of the projects we have built and highlights the outstanding work of our entire development team. We will continue to develop, own, and operate best-in-class solar and battery storage projects that support the energy transition and decarbonisation goals of our customers and the communities we serve,” said Yan Zhuang, President of Canadian Solar’s Global Energy Development Business.
A Global Leader in Solar and Energy Storage
As a leading renewable energy company, Canadian Solar Inc. provides solar energy, battery storage, and other clean energy solutions. Since its founding in 2001, the company has delivered over 100 GW of solar PV modules to customers in more than 150 countries, placing it among the top three largest solar module manufacturers globally. This impressive scale is further detailed in a recent article highlighting Canadian Solar’s delivery of nearly 150 GW of modules (Canadian Solar Delivery Reaches 150 GW).
The Company has also developed, built, and connected 9 GWp of solar power plants and 4 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide.
Currently, Canadian Solar maintains a total project pipeline of 31 GWp in solar and 31 GWh in battery storage. This includes 6.9 GWp of solar and 4.5 GWh of battery storage projects either in construction or in backlog (projects with signed power purchase agreements). The Company operates two main business segments: the CSI Solar segment, which includes its solar and battery storage manufacturing businesses, and the Global Energy segment, which handles project development and power services.
