Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, Recognized as an Innovator on the TIME100 Climate 2024 List

Core Points - Canadian Solar Inc. has been recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, with its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dr. Shawn Qu, named an Innovator on the TIME100 Climate 2024 list [1][2] - The TIME100 Climate 2024 list honors 100 influential leaders for their measurable and scalable achievements in climate solutions [2] - Since its founding in 2001, Canadian Solar has delivered over 142 GW of solar modules and 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions globally [3][6] - Canadian Solar was also named the World's Most Trustworthy Company in the Energy and Utilities sector by Newsweek, highlighting its commitment to transparency and sustainability [4] - Dr. Qu emphasized that Canadian Solar is a comprehensive energy solutions provider, integrating solar, lithium battery storage, and wind power to meet global energy demands [5] Company Overview - Canadian Solar is one of the largest solar technology and renewable energy companies, headquartered in Ontario, Canada [6] - The company has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions and has a contracted backlog of US$3.2 billion as of November 30, 2024 [6] - Canadian Solar has developed approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally since entering the project development business in 2010 [6] - The company's project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development [6]