Canadian Solar Signs Loan Agreement with China Minsheng Bank

GUELPH, Ontario, May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") CSIQ, one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has signed a US$250 million loan agreement with China Minsheng Bank. The loan facility has a three-year maturity and will be used to partially finance the acquisition of Recurrent Energy LLC and the construction of the utility-scale solar projects in USA.

"We are very delighted to receive this loan facility from China Minsheng Bank, a large commercial bank in China. Our ability to get support from both international and Chinese financial institutions is a testament to Canadian Solar's position as a global leader in the utility-scale solar energy business," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. "We look forward to continuing our cooperation with Minsheng Bank and other financial institutions to fund our profitable growth."

About Canadian Solar

Founded in 2001 in Ontario, Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions, Canadian Solar has an industry leading and geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale solar power projects as well as a track record of successful solar deployment boasting over 9 GW of premium quality modules installed in over 70 countries during the past decade. Canadian Solar is committed to providing high-quality solar products and solar energy solutions to customers around the world. For more information about our company, products and projects please visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.