PARIS, Aug. 11, 2011/PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ — 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 France with a total of 39,500 modules installed on an area of 180,000 m². The new solar power plant is expected to be activated in October 2011.

EOSOL EN previously selected Canadian Solar’s high-quality, high-performance solar modules for three earlier installations in France: a 230 kW project in the town of Le Barp in the region of Aquitaine, an 8 MW project in Villeneuve de Marsan in the department Landes and a 5.1 MW project in La Genetouze in the department de Charente-Maritime. For the installation in Saint-Leger in the department of Charente-Maritime, EOSOL EN is also collaborating with TSK, an EPC company, and Abraxa Investment Fund for the project finance.

M. Bruno BERNAL, President of EOSOL Group declared: “This solar power plant is our fourth project in partnership with Canadian Solar. Canadian Solar has been an excellent partner with its modules manufactured to the highest international quality standards ensuring consistent and reliable performance. In addition, we value Canadian Solar‘s excellent customer service.“

Dr. Shawn QU, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar, said: “We are proud to be selected for our fourth project with EOSOL EN. By having strong partners, like EOSOL EN, in key solar growth markets, like France, Canadian Solar continues to successfully expand our business and raise awareness for brand, quality, value proposition and commitment to customer service.“

About EOSOL Energies Nouvelles:

EOSOL Energies Nouvelles is a major player in the development, investment and production of energy from natural resources. Specializing in solar, wind energy, biomass and solar thermal energy, EOSOL EN benefits from the confidence of the Caisse des Depots et Consignations for the co-financing of their projects and has worked with the best partners in the industry (Eiffage Energie, Siemens, Ingeteam, Forclum Aquitaine…) to strengthen its expertise. Installed two years ago in the science and technology park in Laseris1 in Barp (33), EOSOL Energies Nouvelles is a young company from Aquitaine which, with more than € 20M in assets, presents itself as the leading regional producer of electricity from ground-mounted solar energy. For more information, please visit www.eosol-en.com.

About Canadian Solar:

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world’s largest solar companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingot, wafer, solar cell, solar module 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, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.