Canadian Solar Inc.
Founded in 2001 by Dr. Shawn Qu in Guelph, the company began as a visionary startup in solar photovoltaics.
It grew into a global renewables powerhouse, delivering over 125 GW of solar modules and developing 10 GWp of utility‑scale projects.
The firm vertically integrates manufacturing—from ingots and wafers to cells and PV modules—across facilities in North America, China, Southeast Asia, and Brazil.
It also provides battery energy storage systems, having shipped gigawatt‑hours of capacity and built a multi‑gigawatt project pipeline.
Flagship projects include bifacial PV modules powering Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and large‑scale solar farms in South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, and Alberta.
A publicly traded NASDAQ firm since 2006, it reported revenue of $7.613 billion and net income of $363.6 million in 2023.
Recent milestones include launching U.S. panel and battery plants in Texas and Kentucky.
Specialisms include utility‑scale solar, module manufacturing, battery storage systems, EPC services, and global energy project development.
Its journey from Canadian roots to a multinational clean‑energy developer highlights a blend of manufacturing scale and project execution prowess.
Commitment to excellence
Innovation and continuous improvement
Integrity and ethical conduct
Customer
first mindset
Collaboration and teamwork
Sustainability and environmental responsibility