Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world’s largest solar module producers. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules, solar power systems and specialized solar products, Canadian Solar delivers uncompromising value to its customers across the globe.

Our customers trust Canadian Solar’s world-renowned technical expertise, corporate financial strength and commitment to sustainable value.

Our customers choose Canadian Solar because we manufacture our high-quality solar PV products with market-leading cost structures, delivering the best value possible.

Our history

Canadian Solar was founded in Ontario, Canada in 2001 and was successfully listed on NASDAQ Exchange in 2006. Today, we operate across three continents, delivering solar modules to customers over 30 countries.

A few facts

• Seven wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiaries with a total combined facility space of close to 260,000 sqm and a module capacity of 2.05 GW.
• Total revenue in 2010 was $1.5 billion, Shipments of 803 MW in 2010.
• Canadian Solar operates in 9 countries: Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain,Australia,and the United States.
• Our products adhere to the strictest international quality standards, backed by IEC, TUV, UL, certifications. In fact, we were the first solar PV manufacturer to achieve registration with ISO: TS16949, an automotive quality management system much stricter than ISO 9001. Canadian Solar operates its own ISO 17025 accredited testing lab.