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02/09/12Canadian Solar and HelioPower Complete 500 kW Solar Power System for Giumarra Vineyards Corporation
PV System to Provide Clean, Renewable Solar Energy to One of Nation's Leading Table Grape Growers, Fulfilling the Company's Key Clean Energy Initiative SAN RAMON, MURRIETA and BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), HelioPower and Giumarra Vineyards Corporation today announced the successful completion of a 516 kilowatt (kW) dc commercial photovoltaic (PV) system in Bakersfield, Calif. "Giumarra Vineyards has always been a prop... 
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02/08/12Canadian Solar to Present at Jefferies 2012 Global Clean Technology Conference
ONTARIO, Canada, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at Jefferies 2012 Global Clean Technology Conference taking place February 22-23 at the Westin in New York City. A group presentation is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. EST on February 22, 2012 and will be available through a live webcast on Canadian Solar's investor r... 
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01/26/12Canadian Solar and Al Fahad Group Announce Sales Agreement for One of the Largest Solar PV Projects in Abu Dhabi
ONTARIO, Canada, Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced an agreement with the Al Fahad Group, a diversified conglomerate with expertise in Defense & Intelligence, Homeland Security, Networking & Communications and Power. Under the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply more than 1.5 MW of its solar modules to the Al Fahad Group, which is spearhea... 
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01/17/12Canadian Solar Modules Pass Stringent Salt Corrosion Test
ONTARIO, Canada, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that its solar modules passed the most stringent salt spray corrosion test — IEC61701 Ed2 (salt mist corrosion testing) and IEC60068-2-52 Ed.2 (Severity 1, Environmental testing) standards adopted in 2011. Canadian Solar was granted certification by TUV NORD CERT GmbH, based in Germany. The cert... 
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01/05/12Canadian Solar and Ningxia State Power Complete 10 MW China EPC Project
ONTARIO, Canada, Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, and the Ningxia Electric Power Group (the "Ningxia Power Group") today announced the successful completion and grid-connection of a 10 MW ground mounted solar project, a part of a 50MW solar plant, in Hongsibao, Ningxia, in northwest China at the end of 2011. This 10 MW project consists of an 8 MW fixed system an... 
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12/20/11Canadian Solar Inc. and TransCanada Corporation Announce Sales Agreement for 86MW Solar PV Project Portfolio in Ontario, Canada
ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. (CSSI), has entered into a sales agreement with TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada), whereby TransCanada will acquire from Canadian Solar a 86 megawatts (MW) AC solar project portfolio for approximately $470 million... 
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12/13/11Canadian Solar and Siemens Announce Sales Agreement for Solar Systems at the University of Murcia, Spain
ONTARIO, Canada, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced it has entered into a sales contract with Siemens. Under the agreement, Canadian Solar supplied 2.5 MW of solar modules for two solar projects -- a rooftop system and a carport -- constructed by Siemens for the University of Murcia, Spain. For both projects, Siemens used Canadian Solar's MaxPower ... 
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12/01/11Canadian Solar Supplies Solar Modules for 9 MW Project in Spain
MUNICH, Germany, Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the company has supplied solar modules for a 9 MW solar power plant by OPDE Group in Spain. The solar system is scheduled for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2011. With this project, Canadian Solar continues to extend its presence in Southern Europe. In mid-October, OPDE Group started constructing a solar system in the town of Ablitas... 
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11/30/11Canadian Solar Powers the City of Cavriglia with Photovoltaic Energy
The solar power plant, installed by Coop Cellini, has a capacity of 10 MWand will reduce 5,531,000 kg of CO2 emissions MILAN, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, has announced the provision of 12,465 high-performing photovoltaic modules for a ground-mount solar power plant installed on a former mining site in the Italian city of Cavriglia (Arezzo). The 10 MW plant, which has been operational since October con... 
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11/29/11Canadian Solar and saferay Implement 8.5 MW Solar Power Plant in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar, (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that it has supplied solar modules for an 8.5 MW power plant in Lindenhof near Neubrandenburg in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Berlin-based saferay expects to complete the project next month. With this cooperation to build the Lindenhof solar power plant Canadian Solar further extends i... 
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11/22/11Canadian Solar Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011. Third Quarter 2011 Highlights Solar module shipments were 355 MW, compared to 287 MW in Q2 2011. Net revenue was $499.6 million, compared to $481.8 million in Q2 2011. Gross margin was 2.4%, after the impact of non-cas... 
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11/07/11Canadian Solar Issues Statement on Solar Trade Petition
SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc., (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today issued a statement in response to SolarWorld Industries America Inc.'s trade complaint. Canadian Solar is against the petition filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce by SolarWorld Industries America Inc., as we believe the petition is exaggerated and without ... 
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11/03/11Canadian Solar Schedules Third Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call
ONTARIO, Canada, Nov. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m., November 22, 2011 in Hong Kong) to discuss the Company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 and its business outlook. The dial-in phone number for the live ... 
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10/18/11Canadian Solar to Attend Goldman Sachs China Investment Frontier Conference 2011
ONTARIO, Canada, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to attend Goldman Sachs China Investment Frontier Conference 2011 on October 27-28, 2011 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Beijing. During the conference Michael G. Potter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Ed Job, Director of Investor Relations will be avail... 
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10/17/11Canadian Solar Updates Third Quarter 2011 Guidance
ONTARIO, Canada, Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today updated its financial guidance for the third quarter 2011 based on its current views with respect to operating and market conditions, its current order book and customers' forecasts, all of which are subject to change. For the third quarter of 2011, Canadian Solar expects shipments to be in line with prior gu... 
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10/13/11Canadian Solar to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences
ONTARIO, Canada, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to attend the following investor conferences: UBS Global Solar One-on-One Conference, on October 18, 2011 at the Joule Hotel in Dallas. Jefferies Solar Symposium, on October 19, 2011 at the W Hotel in Dallas. During these events Michael G. Potter, Sen... 
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10/12/11Canadian Solar Introduces Intelligrated(TM) Power ProductFeaturing New CommercialAC Module
CommercialAC Integrates Specially Designed Solar Module with New Three-Phase Sequenced Inverter Technology - Check It Out at Solar Power International 2011 in Booth #2516 SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc., (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today launched its Intelligrated(TM) Power module series. Intelligrated Power integrates the intelligence of panel electronics with specia... 
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10/05/11Canadian Solar to Attend BNP Paribas 18th Annual China Conference
ONTARIO, Canada, Oct. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to attend the BNP Paribas 18th Annual China Conference on October 13-14, 2011 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Qingdao, China. During the conference Michael G. Potter, SVP and Chief Financial Officer and Ed Job, Director of Investor Relations will be available to meet with institut... 
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10/04/11World's Largest Solar Power Plant Produces Power with Canadian Solar Modules
Solar Park Near Senftenberg Is Officially on the Grid MUNICH, Oct. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that it has supplied 636,000 solar modules for the world's largest solar complex in southern Brandenburg, Germany. Canadian Solar provided 148 MW of the system's total 166 MW to its two partners, saferay and GP JOULE. A portion of the system's core output, approximately 78 MW, was implemented by sa... 
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10/03/11Canadian Solar Supplies 15 MW to Build the UK's Three Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants
LONDON, Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that 22,000 of its high quality and high performance solar modules were used by its partner and EPC project supplier, Isolux Corsan, to build the UK's three largest photovoltaic solar power plants. Under the euro 40 million project, three new 5 MW solar power plants were built in Langford, Churchtown and Manor based in Cornwall, for a total of 15 MW inst... 
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09/23/11Canadian Solar Supplies 5.1 MW of Solar Modules to EOSOL's Solar Power Plant in South West of France
EOSOL Inaugurated New Solar Project - Built with Canadian Solar Modules - on September 22 PARIS, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies,announced todaythat the company has suppliedsolar modules to EOSOL Energies Nouvelles' new ground-mounted solar plant. Canadian Solar provideda total of 21,560solar modulesforan installed capacity of 5.1 MW.EOSOL EN's new power plant called "Le Petit Chataignier" has been built i... 
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09/21/11Canadian Solar Awarded 2.1 Megawatt Solar Contract to Provide Clean Power to New Jersey Hospital
SAN RAMON, Calif.,, Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc. (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced it has been awarded a contract to provide solar panels for a new 2.1 megawatt solar power installation at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The project is scheduled to begin construction in October, 2011. The hospital will invest $9M in the project, and will realize ... 
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09/20/11Canadian Solar Remains Main Sponsor of Italian Basketball Team Virtus Pallecanestro Bologna
For the third consecutive year, Canadian Solar backs the talented Canadian Solar Virtus Bologna MILAN, Sept. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --CanadianSolar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, has renewed its sponsorship agreement for the third year in a row with Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna, the Italian Lega A basketball team named CanadianSolarVirtusBologna. Under the new agreement with Virtus, Canadian Solar reconfirmed their main sponsor status of one of the ... 
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09/19/11Canadian Solar to Present at Credit Suisse Future of Energy Conference
ONTARIO, Canada, Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to attend the Credit Suisse Future of Energy Conference on September 27-28 at the Le Parker Meridien Hotel, New York City. A group presentation is scheduled for 1:50 p.m. EDT on September 28, 2011 and will be available through a live webcast on Canadian Solar's investor relati... 
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09/14/11Canadian Solar Expands U.S. Operations, Adds East Coast Warehouse
SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the expansion of its U.S. operations with the opening of a second warehouse facility in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey to provide additional photovoltaic (PV) module storage capacity needed to support the Company's growing business. Arrival of the first shipment of modules is expected in mid-September 20... 
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09/06/11Canadian Solar to Present at Susquehanna Financial's Fifth Annual Beijing Management Summit
ONTARIO, Canada, Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it is scheduled to present at Susquehanna Financial's Fifth Annual Beijing Management Summit on Thursday, September 15 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel. Michael G. Potter, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Ed Job, Director of Investor Relations will be presenting. Manage... 
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09/02/11Canadian Solar Supplies 70 MW of Solar Modules for Germany's Largest Project; Built by Leading EPC Company GP JOULE
MUNICH, Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company supplied its high quality solar modules for Germany's largest solar power plant. Built by GP JOULE GmbH ("GP JOULE") the open-space solar power plant has a specified output of 70 MW and occupies a 152 hectare surface in the Southern Brandenburg region of Eastern Germany. GP JOULE, is a leading... 
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09/01/11EU PVSEC 2011: Canadian Solar Showcases New Solar PV Module with up to 19.5% Cell Conversion Efficiency
MUNICH, Germany, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the official launch of its new solar modules incorporating the Company's ELPS (efficient, long-term photovoltaic solution) high-efficiency solar photovoltaic ("PV") cell technology at the 2011 EU PVSEC in Hamburg. From September 5 through 8, 2011, Canadian Solar will showcase the new module and provide a... 
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08/22/11Canadian Solar Announces Partnership with Fulham Football Club
LONDON, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced a partnership agreement with Fulham Football Club (FC), to become their official solar energy sponsor in a two year deal. The sponsorship deal will see the English Premier League team partner with one of the world's largest solar companies. The sponsorship extends Canadian Solar's active support of top sporting teams globally, including other top Eu... 
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08/19/11Canadian Solar Is Official Exclusive Partner of German Soccer Clubs - Hannover 96 and 1. FC Nuremberg
Canadian Solar Extends Pro Sport Commitment MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company is now the official exclusive sponsor of German top-league soccer teams Hannover 96 and 1. FC Nuremberg. By this commitment, Canadian Solar will become part of one of Germany's oldest sports, rich in tradition. Both new partnerships were arr... 
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08/17/11Canadian Solar Reports Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ONTARIO, Canada, Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Second Quarter 2011 Highlights Solar module shipments were 287 MW, up 58.6% from 181 MW in the second quarter of 2010 Net revenue was $481.8 million, up 46.6% from $328.7 million in the second quarter of 2010 Gross p... 
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08/15/11Canadian Solar Announces Industry Leading Product and Performance Warranty
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ),one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the introduction of its new and improved photovoltaic (PV) solar module product and performance warranty. Effective August 1, 2011, Canadian Solar's warranty now provides a linear performance guarantee for the Company's PV module power output over a 25-year period. Under the terms of the new performance warr... 
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08/11/11Canadian Solar Becomes the Majority Module Supplier to a 10.7 MW French Solar Power Plant of EOSOL Energies Nouvelles
The Fourth Solar Project in France Constructed by EOSOL Energies Nouvelles in Partnership with Canadian Solar PARIS, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the company will supply 8 MW of solar modules to EOSOL Energies Nouvelles' new ground-mounted solar power plant that will have an installed capacity of 10.7 MW. The new solar power plant will be built in Saint-Leger in the south west of Fr... 
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08/04/11Canadian Solar Schedules 2Q11 Results Conference Call
ONTARIO, Canada, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m., August 17, 2011 in Hong Kong) to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 and its business outlook. The dial-in phone number for the live audio ... 
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08/01/11Canadian Solar Expands into India; Company Signs 33 MW Solar PV Module Sales Agreement with Cirus Solar Systems
TORONTO, Aug. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that it has signed a photovoltaic ("PV") solar module sales agreement with Cirus Solar Systems Private Limited ("Cirus"), a solar engineering, procurement and construction ("EPC") company based in Hyderabad, India. Under the terms of the agreement, Canadian Solar is expected to deliver 33 MW of solar modul... 
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07/25/11Canadian Solar Appoints Michael G. Potter as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Dr. Harry E. Ruda as Independent Director
Company Updates Q2 2011 Guidance ONTARIO, Canada, July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, has appointed one of its independent directors, Michael G. Potter, as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2011. Mr. Potter will continue as a director of the Company. Andrew Chen, currently Chief Financial Officer, is leaving the Company to pursue a... 
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07/12/11Canadian Solar to Showcase ELPS Technology at Intersolar North America
Proprietary Technology Enables Up to 19.5 Percent Efficiency Increase SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, announced the availability of its proprietary new ELPS solar cell technology. The breakthrough ELPS (Efficient, Long-Term, Photovoltaic Solution) technology enables solar cells to collect more light, achieving up to 19.5 percent cell efficiency for ... 
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07/11/11Canadian Solar to Showcase ELPS Technology at Intersolar
Proprietary Technology Enables Up to 19.5 Percent Efficiency Increase SAN FRANCISCO, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar, Inc. (the "Company," "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the availability of its proprietary new ELPS solar cell technology. Canadian Solar's breakthrough ELPS (Efficient, Long-Term, Photovoltaic Solution) technology enables solar cells to collect more light resulting in up to 19.5 percent... 
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06/14/11Canadian Solar Announces Sponsorship of New York Yankees
SAN RAMON, Calif., June 14, 2011 – Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar companies, today announced it has become an official sponsor of the New York Yankees. “Solar is an affordable clean, renewable energy alternative to fossil fuels and Canadian Solar is passionate about that,” said Dr. Shawn Qu, CEO of Canadian Solar, Inc. “The New York Yankees are the most popular sports franchise in the world with an incredible f... 
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06/07/11Canadian Solar Announces New Powerful Solar Cell
ELPS Cell Technology brings mono cell efficiency up to 19.5 percent MUNICH, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced its new ELPS solar cell technology boasting up to 19.5 percent cell efficiency for the monocrystalline and up to 18 percent for polycrystalline cells. Canadian Solar, one of the world's leading solar companies, will introduce its new power... 
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06/01/11Canadian Solar Announces 600 MW PV Cell Plant Joint Venture
TORONTO, Canada, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Suzhou New District Economic Development Group Corporation ("SND") and Suzhou Science and Technology City Development Co., Ltd ("SST") to build a 600 MW photovoltaic (PV) cell production factory in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The new factory, located approximately 8... 
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05/31/11ALERT: Canadian Solar and GCL Announce Major Solar Joint-Venture; Companies to Build Wafer Plant
TORONTO, May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, and Suzhou GCL Photovoltaic Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited ("GCL", stock code: 3800.HK), today announced a major solar joint-venture to build a 600 MW capacity wafer plant in Suzhou dedicated to Canadian Solar's requirements. The initial 600 MW can be expanded to 1.2 GW. The total cap... 
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05/26/11Canadian Solar Announces 15 MW Sales Agreement with Isolux for Three UK Solar Farms
TORONTO, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced a further expansion of its activities in the UK solar market. Under the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply 15 MW of solar modules for three UK solar farms, constructed by Spanish renewable energy project company Isolux. These three PV systems, over 15 MW in total, are located in Churchtown, East Langford and M... 
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05/17/11Canadian Solar Files Form 20-F for Year Ended December 31, 2010
TORONTO, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.canadiansolar.com or on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. About Canadia... 
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05/16/11Canadian Solar Announces 81 MW Sales Agreement with Saferay
TORONTO, May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company has signed an agreement to sell 81 MW of solar modules to Saferay GmbH (www.safe-ray.com) at a fixed price for projects in Germany. Canadian Solar is expected to deliver the full 81 MW before the end of the third quarter 2011. Delivery has already commenced. Berlin-based Saferay was founded... 
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05/12/11Canadian Solar and World Champion San Francisco Giants Announce Second Year Partnership
SAN JOSE, Calif.,, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that it has become a sponsor of Major League Baseball's World Champion San Francisco Giants for the second year in a row. "We are ecstatic to sponsor the San Francisco Giants again this year, and support them as they pursue another world championship. The franchise is a leader in green business pra... 
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05/11/11Canadian Solar Reports First Quarter 2011 Financial Results
ONTARIO, Canada, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. First Quarter 2011 Highlights Solar module shipments were 244 MW, up 31.9% from 185MW in the first quarter of 2010 Net revenue was $443.4 million, up 31.6% from $336.9 million in the first quarter of 2010 Gross profit ... 
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05/03/11Canadian Solar Schedules 1Q11 Results Conference Call
TORONTO, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it will hold a conference call on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time (7:00 a.m., May 12, 2011 in Hong Kong) to discuss the Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 and its business outlook. The dial-in phone number for the live audio call is +1-617-... 
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04/21/11Canadian Solar and GP Joule Announce 97 MW Solar Module Supply Agreement
MUNICH, Germany, April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies,and GP Joule today announced a 97 MW supply agreement. Under the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply its high performance solar modules to GP Joule, with all deliveries under the 97 MW supply agreement to occur before December 31, 2011. The companies have worked together since 2009. GP Joule operates four offices... 
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04/20/11Canadian Solar Signs 100 MW Solar Module Supply Agreement with Fire Energy Group
TORONTO, Canada, April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company has signed a 100 MW solar module supply agreement with Fire Energy Group. Under the terms of the supply agreement, module deliveries will occur throughout 2011, with prices adjusted quarterly. Fire Energy Group is a leading system integrator that provides project management and dis... 
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04/19/11Canadian Solar Supplies More than 35,000 Solar Modules to EOSOL Energies Nouvelles and the Caisse des depots' 8 MW French Solar Power Plant
PARIS, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced that the Company has supplied 8 MW of solar modules to a solar power plant constructed by EOSOL Energies and the Caisse des depots et consignations in Villeneuve de Marsan, Aquitaine, France. The new solar power plant, inaugurated on April 18th is expected to provide the equivalent, in terms of production capacit... 
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03/29/11Canadian Solar Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards and REACH Certification
Munich, Germany, March 29, 2011 – Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, “we” or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar companies, has been certified by the two industry standards ISO 14001 and REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization and restriction of chemicals). The basis for complying with the international ISO standard is the introduction of an environmental management system to administrate and to monitor the corporate environmental objectives. With their CS5... 
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03/16/11Canadian Solar Inc. to Build Third SkyPower Solar Park Located in Thunder Bay, Ontario
EPC agreement to optimize turnkey solutions for utility-scale solar parks and create new clean energy jobs KITCHENER, TORONTO, Canada, March 16, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ), and SkyPower Limited announced today, a third engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement to build a 10.5 MW solar park in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar power companies. SkyPower is Canada's largest owner and developer of large-... 
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03/10/11Canadian Solar Reports 4Q10 and FY2010 Financial Results
ONTARIO, Canada, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", "we" or "Canadian Solar") (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2010, and its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2011. 4Q10 Highlights Net revenues of $452.7 million for 4Q10 compared to net revenues of $377.2 million for 3Q10. Shipments of 237 MW for 4Q10, compar... 
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02/22/11Canadian Solar and S.A.G. Solarstrom Announce 60 MW Supply Contract
MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, today announced it has entered into a sales contract with S.A.G. Solarstrom AG, based in Freiburg, Germany. Under terms of the contract, shipments will start in March, with Canadian Solar expected to supply 60 MW of PV modules to S.A.G. Solarstrom AG in 2011 for deployment in Germany and Italy, both key solar markets. "Quality, performance and value are key cri... 
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02/22/11Canadian Solar Modules Power Baraclit's 2.5 MW SolarLAB2
Baraclit has built an open-air solar laboratory in conjunction with Canadian Solar's partner Energy Resources. SolarLAB2 has a peak capacity of 2.5 MWp and will produce 2,900,000 kWh of energy annually. MILANO, Italy, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar companies, in partnership with Energy Resources, has provided modules used in the creation of SolarLAB2, an open-air solar laboratory intended to study the integration of pho... 
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02/14/11Canadian Solar Schedules 4Q10 Results Conference Call
ONTARIO, Canada,, Feb. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar" or "we") (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010 and business outlook. The live audio call will begin on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (9:00 p.m., March 10, 2011 in Hong Kong). The dial-in p... 
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02/10/11Canadian Solar to Host Major Ontario Job Fair Friday, February 11th
New Facility Expected to Create Approximately 500 Jobs - GUELPH, Ontario,, Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced it will host a major Job Fair this Friday, February 11, 2011 at its new solar module manufacturing facility located at 545 Speedvale Avenue, West in Guelph, Ontario. Openings include process technicians, general operators, logistic coordinators and quality engineers, among other... 
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