Welcome to our dedicated page for Canadian Solar news (Ticker: CSIQ), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Canadian Solar stock.
Canadian Solar Inc. reports developments across solar photovoltaic manufacturing, battery energy storage and utility-scale renewable power projects. The company operates through a Manufacturing segment that includes CS PowerTech for U.S. solar modules, battery storage products and other power technology products, and CSI Solar for other global markets.
Recurring CSIQ news includes quarterly and annual results, Form 20-F reporting, convertible-note financing, intellectual-property matters involving TOPCon solar cell technology, and project activity at its Recurrent Energy and e-STORAGE businesses. Updates also cover utility-scale battery storage system supply agreements, solar and storage project sales, power services and operating-portfolio revenue.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced that its e‑STORAGE business will supply a 75 MW / 381 MWh DC battery energy storage system to Apex Clean Energy in Branch County, Michigan, co-located with the Coldwater Solar facility.
Deliveries start in early 2027 with commercial operation targeted for mid‑2027, using SolBank 3.0 batteries, power conversion systems, and the EQ‑S energy management platform as a single integrated solution.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced that its Baotou ingot and Suqian solar cell factories achieved Silver Level SSI Supply Chain Traceability Certification. Canadian Solar is the first manufacturer to reach Silver under this standard for both ingot and cell production, highlighting upstream transparency and responsible sourcing.
The SSI standard increases visibility into material sourcing and manufacturing across the solar value chain, with audits conducted by independent third parties. In 2025, Suqian received Silver and Baotou Bronze SSI ESG certifications. The news coincides with Canadian Solar's presence at Intersolar Europe 2026, booth B2.250.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced that its e-STORAGE unit will deploy an 8 MW/40 MWh battery energy storage system at Axpo's Rizziconi power plant in Calabria, southern Italy. This is e-STORAGE's first project in Italy and part of its broader European expansion.
Construction is planned to start in late 2026, targeting grid connection and commercial operation in early 2028. The project will use SolBank 3.0 battery blocks, power conversion systems, and the EQ-S Energy Management System, all integrated under one partner, and aims to improve grid flexibility and solar utilization in a constrained region.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) launched its TOPCon 3.0 high-power-density PV module, targeting utility-scale and C&I projects. The module delivers up to 670 Wp output, up to 24.8% efficiency, and is slated for global mass shipments starting August 2026.
Features include up to 90% bifaciality, a temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C, and reduced degradation (≤1% in year one and 0.35% annually), supporting over 88.85% output after 30 years. According to Canadian Solar, TOPCon 3.0 can provide up to 1.6% higher energy yield and up to 1.4% lower LCOE, enhancing project economics.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) published its 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Disclosures align with SASB, GRI, and reference IFRS-ISSB standards.
Key points include science-validated net-zero targets by 2050, 59 energy projects, 17 water-saving projects, major certifications, and expanded supply-chain audits.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.1 billion, at the high end of guidance, with gross margin 25.1% boosted by a $93 million tariff refund. The company shipped 2.5 GW of solar modules and 2.1 GWh of storage, and posted a net loss of $32 million ($0.71/share), narrowing sequentially.
Trial production began at the Jeffersonville, Indiana HJT solar cell plant, with U.S. manufacturing expansion underway. Colin Parkin was appointed CEO, while founder Dr. Shawn Qu became Executive Chairman and CTO. Q2 2026 guidance calls for $1.0–$1.2 billion revenue and 13–15% gross margin.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) will host a conference call on May 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss first quarter 2026 results and business outlook. Live dial-in and webcast details plus replay availability through May 28, 2026 are provided for investors.
Call dial-in: +1-877-704-4453 (U.S. toll-free) or +1-201-389-0920 (international). Conference ID: 13760199. Replay: +1-844-512-2921 (U.S. toll-free) through 11:00 p.m. ET on May 28, 2026. Webcast and replay available on the investor relations website.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) said the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued Final Written Decisions on April 17, 2026 invalidating all claims of two TOPCon solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina against certain Canadian Solar subsidiaries.
The company framed the rulings as a validation of its IP defenses and reiterated commitment to independent R&D and protecting its global intellectual property.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2026. The filing is available on the company’s Investor Relations website and on the SEC website.
Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) said e-STORAGE will deliver a total of 420 MWh AC of battery energy storage systems to Drax across two UK projects: 60 MW / 120 MWh AC at Marfleet and 150 MW / 300 MWh AC at Neilston.
Installations start in Q3 2026 (Marfleet) and early 2027 (Neilston); supply includes SolBank 3.0 batteries and a long-term service agreement for operations, monitoring, maintenance, and performance analytics.