Recurrent Energy Secures $415 Million Corporate Debt Financing to Accelerate Global IPP Growth

Flexible, multi-currency facility strengthens Recurrent Energy's financial position, as it scales its global renewable energy portfolio.

KITCHENER, ON, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced today that it has secured a multi-currency credit facility valued at up to US$415 million, backed by a consortium of four major banks.

This corporate facility offers a flexible and scalable financing solution aligned with Recurrent Energy's strategy to expand its independent power producer (IPP) portfolio across diverse geographies and markets.

Initially sized at US$415 million, the facility includes an accordion feature, which allows for potential upsizing, and offers disbursements in USD, EUR, GBP, and AUD. This structure strengthens Recurrent Energy's financial agility, enabling it to pursue strategic opportunities and accelerate the deployment of clean energy projects worldwide.

The closing of this credit facility marks a milestone in Recurrent Energy's evolution as a fully integrated IPP, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to sustainable development and clean energy leadership in the global market. While Recurrent Energy continues to expand its IPP strategy, the company remains committed to the develop-and-sell model in selected markets where it continues to create strong value.

Banco Santander acted as Global Financial Advisor. The consortium of lenders includes Banco Santander, Rabobank, Intesa Sanpaolo, and Morgan Stanley.

Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said, "This agreement marks an important step in solidifying Recurrent Energy's growth strategy and supporting our transformation into one of the world's foremost independent producers and developers of renewable energy. We are deeply grateful to our financial partners for their unwavering support and confidence in our vision. Together, we are not only shaping the future of energy—we are delivering clean, reliable, and affordable power around the world, today and for generations to come."

About Recurrent Energy

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business. To date, Recurrent Energy has successfully developed, built, and connected 11 GWp of solar projects and more than 3 GWh of energy storage projects across six continents. As of December 2024, its global pipeline comprises over 25 GWp of solar power and 75 GWh of energy storage capacity. Additional details are available at www.recurrentenergy.com

About Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 150 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 10 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of December 31, 2024, boasting a US$3.2 billion contracted backlog as of December 31, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 11.5 GWp of solar power projects and 4.5 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 75 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian Solar on LinkedIn or visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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