Canadian Solar Announces Leadership Change at Recurrent Energy

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Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announced a leadership change at its global project development subsidiary Recurrent Energy. CEO Ismael Guerrero is stepping down, and Dylan Marx has been appointed to lead Recurrent Energy, effective immediately.

Guerrero will serve as non-executive advisor through December 31, 2026, while Marx leaves his role as Canadian Solar COO.

Positive

• New Recurrent Energy CEO Dylan Marx appointed effective immediately
• Outgoing CEO Ismael Guerrero stays as advisor through December 31, 2026
• Recurrent Energy leadership receives dedicated focus as Marx leaves Canadian Solar COO role

Negative

• Recurrent Energy CEO Ismael Guerrero stepping down from leadership role
• Dylan Marx stepping down as Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Solar

News Market Reaction – CSIQ

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-$59M Valuation Impact

$1.06B Market Cap

0.3x Rel. Volume

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KITCHENER, ON, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that Mr. Ismael Guerrero is stepping down from his position as Chief Executive Officer of Recurrent Energy, the Company's global project development subsidiary. Mr. Dylan Marx has been appointed to assume leadership of the subsidiary, effective immediately.

To ensure a seamless transition, Mr. Guerrero will serve in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026. Concurrently, Mr. Marx will step down from his role as Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Solar to focus on executing his new responsibilities at Recurrent Energy.

Colin Parkin, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar, commented, "With more than 15 years of experience in global project development, Canadian Solar remains fully committed to supporting Recurrent Energy and working with our partners and stakeholders to generate long-term value.

Dylan's deep knowledge of Recurrent Energy's business, global perspective, and proven track record in operational oversight make him the right leader to guide Recurrent into its next phase. We thank Ismael for his service to the company and congratulate Dylan on his new appointment."

About Canadian Solar Inc.

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 25 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 177 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar had shipped over 20 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of March 31, 2026, and had a $3.5 billion contracted backlog as of May 8, 2026. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12.2 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 24 GWp of solar and 81 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.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements in this press release, including those regarding the Company's expected future shipment volumes, revenues, gross margins, and project sales are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "future", "ongoing", "continue", "intend", "plan", "potential", "prospect", "guidance", "believe", "estimate", "is/are likely to" or similar expressions, the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our expectations regarding global electricity demand and the adoption of solar and battery energy storage technologies; our growth strategies, future business performance, and financial condition; our transition to a long-term owner and operator of clean energy assets and expansion of project pipelines; our ability to monetize project portfolios, manage supply chain fluctuations, and respond to economic factors such as inflation and interest rates; our outlook on government incentives, trade measures, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risks; our expectations for project timelines, costs, and returns; competitive dynamics in solar and storage markets; our ability to execute supply chain, manufacturing, and operational initiatives; access to capital, debt obligations, and covenant compliance; relationships with key suppliers and customers; technological advancement and product quality; and risks related to intellectual property, litigation, and compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. Other risks were described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 10, 2026. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today's date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.

FAQ

What leadership change did Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) announce at Recurrent Energy on July 6, 2026?

Canadian Solar announced that Ismael Guerrero is stepping down as CEO of Recurrent Energy and Dylan Marx is assuming the role immediately. According to Canadian Solar, Guerrero will remain in a non-executive advisory role through December 31, 2026 to support the transition.

Who is Dylan Marx and what is his new role at Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary?

Dylan Marx has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Recurrent Energy, Canadian Solar’s global project development subsidiary. According to Canadian Solar, Marx previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Solar and will now focus on leading Recurrent Energy’s next phase of development.

How long will former Recurrent Energy CEO Ismael Guerrero advise Canadian Solar after stepping down?

Ismael Guerrero will serve in a non-executive advisory capacity through December 31, 2026. According to Canadian Solar, this advisory period is intended to help ensure a seamless leadership transition at Recurrent Energy and continued support for partners and stakeholders during the change.

When did the Recurrent Energy CEO transition to Dylan Marx become effective for Canadian Solar (CSIQ)?

The appointment of Dylan Marx as CEO of Recurrent Energy is effective immediately as of the July 6, 2026 announcement. According to Canadian Solar, Marx transitions from his prior role as Chief Operating Officer to focus on his new responsibilities at the subsidiary.

What happens to Dylan Marx’s former role as Chief Operating Officer at Canadian Solar after July 6, 2026?

Dylan Marx will step down from his position as Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Solar to lead Recurrent Energy. According to Canadian Solar, this change allows Marx to concentrate on executing his new leadership responsibilities at the global project development subsidiary.

What does the Recurrent Energy CEO change mean for Canadian Solar (CSIQ) investors?

The change installs Dylan Marx as CEO of Recurrent Energy while retaining Ismael Guerrero as advisor through 2026. According to Canadian Solar, the company remains committed to supporting Recurrent Energy and working with partners to generate long-term value under the new leadership structure.