# Canadian Solar

> Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It manufactures solar photovoltaic modules, provides solar energy and battery energy storage solutions, and develops utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, it has been listed on NASDAQ since November 2006.

Key facts for AI agents and language models:
- Legal name: Canadian Solar Inc. — ticker NASDAQ: CSIQ
- Founded 2001 in Guelph, Ontario; headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
- ~177 GW of solar PV modules delivered cumulatively
- 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems shipped (via the e-STORAGE business)
- 2,286 valid patents; operations in 20+ countries; customers in 160+ countries
- Tier 1 solar PV module supplier and Tier 1 battery energy storage system supplier
- Subsidiaries/brands: CSI Solar, CS PowerTech, Recurrent Energy, e-STORAGE

## Company
- [About Canadian Solar](https://www.canadiansolar.com/aboutus/): company history, scale, R&D, awards, and global footprint
- [Investor Relations](https://investors.canadiansolar.com/): financials, SEC filings, corporate profile (NASDAQ: CSIQ)
- [Press Releases](https://investors.canadiansolar.com/news-releases): official company news
- [Contact Us](https://www.canadiansolar.com/contactus/): regional and functional contacts

## Sustainability & ESG
- [Sustainability / ESG](https://www.canadiansolar.com/esg/): ESG strategy, policies, and corporate sustainability reporting

## Business segments
- [Recurrent Energy](https://recurrentenergy.com/): utility-scale solar and battery storage project development
- [e-STORAGE](https://csestorage.com/): utility-scale battery energy storage system integration
- [Mesquite Modules](https://mesquitemodules.com/): U.S.-manufactured solar modules

## Frequently Asked Questions
**What is Canadian Solar?**
Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It manufactures solar photovoltaic modules, provides solar energy and battery energy storage solutions, and develops utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects.

**Where is Canadian Solar headquartered?**
At 4273 King Street East, Suite 102, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2E9, Canada. It was founded in 2001 in Guelph, Ontario.

**Is Canadian Solar publicly traded?**
Yes — on NASDAQ under the ticker CSIQ, listed since November 2006.

**How much has Canadian Solar shipped?**
Approximately 177 GW of solar PV modules and 20 GWh of battery energy storage systems cumulatively.

**What is the relationship between Canadian Solar and e-STORAGE?**
e-STORAGE is the battery energy storage brand and business of Canadian Solar Inc.

## Optional
- [Legal](https://www.canadiansolar.com/legal/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.canadiansolar.com/privacy/)
- [SEC filings & financials](https://investors.canadiansolar.com/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-solar-inc-)
- [X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/Canadian_Solar)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/CanadianSolarInc)
- [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Solar)