Canadian Solar Announces 15 MW Sales Agreement with Isolux for Three UK Solar Farms

TORONTO, May 26, 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 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 Manor Farm, and use Canadian Solar's high quality and high-performing CS6P solar modules. The projects are expected to be completed this June.

"Canadian Solar's global leadership and long track record in the UK market made it the powerful solar module partner we needed to help grow our business together in the UK. Canadian Solar's solar modules have an attractive cost-performance-ratio, high reliability and top quality, along with a 25 year, non-cancellable warranty backed by AM best rated insurance companies in Europe and the U.S. Canadian Solar's leadership and warranty insurance policy definitely helped our project finance on the bank side. This way, we can guarantee our systems' high performance," explained Manuel Codes Diaz, CEO of Isolux.

"Canadian Solar is a dominant presence in the UK alternative energy market. We have been committed to the UK market since founding the Company given our broader penetration of the EU market. We have built out a strong partner, distributor and support network across all market EU markets. As a result, we are in an ideal position to work and further grow with partners, like Isolux. We find time and again that Canadian Solar's quality and innovation leadership set us apart. By adding on the security of a standard module warranty we make the decision to partner with Canadian Solar an easy one," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar.

About Isolux Corsan

Isolux Corsan is a global benchmark in the areas of construction, concessions, engineering, Industrial Services, and finally, Renewable Energies. The company places references in Solar Photovoltaic Energy under EPC up to 269 MW. From 2007 onwards and taking advantage of the references gained, Isolux focused its interests outside Spain. Related to this issue, in 2010 Isolux has been awarded with the construction of the Biggest Solar Plant in Europe (70.56 MW) in Rovigo (Veneto Region), in addition to Campania PV plant (20.40 MW) in Napoli (Campania Region). For more information, visit www.isolux.es.

About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world's largest solar companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingots, wafers, solar cells, solar modules and other solar applications, Canadian Solar designs, manufactures and delivers solar products and solar system solutions for on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. With operations in North America, Europe and Asia, Canadian Solar provides premium quality, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solar solutions to support global, sustainable development. For more information, visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.