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Canadian Solar (CSIQ) wins $695M financing for 330 MW Cobalt Solar project

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Canadian Solar Inc., through its subsidiary Recurrent Energy, closed $695 million in project financing and tax equity for the 330 MW Cobalt Solar facility in Riverside County, California. The project is fully permitted, under construction, and targeted to reach commercial operation by the end of 2027, with Blattner Energy as EPC provider.

The financing package includes approximately $484 million in debt led by MUFG and Nord/LB, combining construction and term loans, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility, plus a $211 million tax equity investment from Wells Fargo. Cobalt Solar is expected to provide about $14 million in property tax revenues for Riverside County and generate electricity equivalent to powering roughly 82,000 homes per year, supporting Canadian Solar’s global portfolio of utility-scale solar and storage projects.

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  • Recurrent Energy secured $695 million in financing and tax equity for the 330 MW Cobalt Solar project, strengthening Canadian Solar’s utility-scale development activity in the U.S.
  • Cobalt Solar is expected to deliver around $14 million in property tax revenues to Riverside County and generate power for about 82,000 homes per year, underscoring tangible local and environmental benefits.

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Total project financing and tax equity $695 million Financing closed for the Cobalt Solar facility
Cobalt Solar capacity 330 MW Utility-scale solar project in Riverside County, California
Debt financing package $484 million Construction and term loans, tax equity bridge loan, and letter of credit facility
Tax equity investment $211 million Tax equity from Wells Fargo for Cobalt Solar
Expected property tax revenues $14 million Estimated for Riverside County from Cobalt Solar
Homes powered per year 82,000 homes Equivalent annual electricity output of Cobalt Solar
Contracted backlog $3.5 billion e-STORAGE contracted backlog as of May 8, 2026
Solar modules delivered 177 GW Total solar PV modules delivered globally over 25 years
project financing financial
"announced today the successful close of $695 million in project financing"
Project financing is a way to fund a single, large project — such as a power plant, toll road, or mine — where lenders and investors look primarily to the project’s future cash flow and assets for repayment rather than the company’s overall balance sheet. It matters to investors because it isolates risk and return: like a mortgage tied to a single house, the project’s performance determines who gets paid and how much, affecting credit risk, expected returns, and how losses are absorbed.
tax equity financial
"successful close of $695 million in project financing and tax equity for its Cobalt Solar facility"
Tax equity is a financial arrangement where an investor provides money to a project—often renewable energy or other tax-advantaged ventures—in exchange for the project’s tax benefits and some share of cash flow. Think of it like joining a friend to buy a house so you can use their mortgage tax break; investors care because these deals reduce tax bills and can improve overall returns while changing the project’s risk and cash timing profile.
tax equity bridge loan financial
"includes a combination of construction and term loans, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility"
letter of credit facility financial
"term loans, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility"
A letter of credit facility is a bank-backed line that lets a borrower obtain letters of credit — promises the bank will pay a seller if the borrower cannot. Think of it like a guaranteed store voucher that reassures a counterparty they will be paid even if the buyer’s cash is tight. Investors watch this because it supports sales and supply deals, lowers payment risk, and counts against a company’s borrowing capacity and liquidity profile.
contracted backlog financial
"had shipped over 20 GWh of battery energy storage solutions... and had a $3.5 billion contracted backlog"
Contracted backlog is the total dollar value of customer orders or projects that a company has formally committed to deliver but has not yet completed or recognized as revenue. For investors it is a forward-looking measure of expected future sales and cash flow—like a paid to-do list that shows the pipeline of work—but it can overstate certainty if contracts are cancellable, delayed, or subject to change.
Safe Harbor regulatory
"These statements are made under the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act"
Safe harbor is a rule that protects companies or individuals from legal trouble if they follow certain guidelines or procedures. It’s like having a safety net that allows them to act without fear of punishment, as long as they stick to the rules. This helps encourage honest behavior and clear standards in financial and legal activities.

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FAQ

What did Canadian Solar (CSIQ) announce regarding the Cobalt Solar project?
Canadian Solar’s subsidiary Recurrent Energy closed $695 million in project financing and tax equity for its 330 MW Cobalt Solar facility in Riverside County, California. The project is fully permitted, under construction, and expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2027.

How is the $695 million Cobalt Solar financing for CSIQ structured?
The package includes about $484 million in debt financing led by MUFG and Nord/LB, combining construction and term loans, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility, plus a $211 million tax equity investment from Wells Fargo for the Cobalt Solar project.

What is the capacity and expected impact of Canadian Solar’s Cobalt Solar project?
Cobalt Solar has a planned capacity of 330 MW and, once operational, is expected to generate enough electricity to power approximately 82,000 homes per year. It is also anticipated to provide around $14 million in property tax revenues to Riverside County.

When is Canadian Solar’s Cobalt Solar facility expected to begin commercial operation?
The Cobalt Solar facility is currently under construction and is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2027. Blattner Energy has been appointed as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider for the project.

What scale of development pipeline does Recurrent Energy, part of CSIQ, report?
Recurrent Energy reports a global solar project development pipeline of approximately 22 GWp and a battery energy storage project development pipeline of 74 GWh as of March 31, 2026, in addition to nearly 15 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts.

What broader business metrics did Canadian Solar (CSIQ) highlight about its operations?
Canadian Solar notes it has delivered nearly 177 GW of solar PV modules worldwide and, through its e-STORAGE business, shipped over 20 GWh of battery energy storage solutions by March 31, 2026. It also reports a $3.5 billion contracted backlog as of May 8, 2026.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of August 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-33107

 

CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

 

4273 King Street East, Suite 102

Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2E9

Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x        Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANADIAN SOLAR INC.

 

Form 6-K

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Signature

 
Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit 99.1 — Recurrent Energy Secures $695 Million in Project Financing for 330 MW California Solar Project

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  CANADIAN SOLAR INC.
   
  By: /s/ Colin Parkin
  Name: Colin Parkin
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: August 13, 2026

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1 — Recurrent Energy Secures $695 Million in Project Financing for 330 MW California Solar Project

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

98 San Jacinto Blvd

Suite 750

Austin, TX 78701

  

 

Recurrent Energy Secures $695 Million in Project Financing for 330 MW California Solar Project

 

Cobalt Solar is fully permitted and under construction.

 

KITCHENER, ON, August 13, 2026 -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), and a leading global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced today the successful close of $695 million in project financing and tax equity for its Cobalt Solar facility.

 

Located approximately 20 miles west of Blythe, California, in Riverside County, the 330 MW project is currently under construction and is expected to reach commercial operation by the end of 2027. Blattner Energy has been appointed as the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider for the project.

 

The debt financing package, totaling approximately $484 million, was led by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) and Nord/LB, and includes a combination of construction and term loans, a tax equity bridge loan, and a letter of credit facility. In parallel, Recurrent Energy secured a $211 million tax equity investment from Wells Fargo.

 

“MUFG is pleased to support Recurrent Energy as they strive to meet the growing energy demands of the U.S.,” said Fred Zelaya, Managing Director at MUFG. “We value the opportunity to help Recurrent Energy augment large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and power capacity.”

 

“Nord/LB is proud to have co-led the debt financing for the Cobalt Project on behalf of our long-standing client, Recurrent Energy. The closing reflects the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to advancing reliable clean energy infrastructure,” said Sondra Martinez, Managing Director at Nord/LB.

 

“We are pleased to support Recurrent Energy with tax equity financing for the Cobalt Solar Project and are proud to continue our long-standing relationship as they expand their renewable energy activity in California,” said Jordan Newman, Managing Director with Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance.

 

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, added, “We are thrilled to close the project financing and ramp up construction of Cobalt Solar. This project represents a significant addition to the U.S. energy landscape and will contribute meaningfully to meeting the country’s growing electricity demand. We appreciate the continued support and collaboration of MUFG, Nord/LB, and Wells Fargo in bringing this initiative forward.”

 

Beyond its contribution to clean energy generation, Cobalt Solar is expected to deliver tangible economic benefits to the local community, including approximately $14 million in property tax revenues for Riverside County. Once operational, the facility will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of approximately 82,000 homes per year.

 

recurrentenergy.com

 

 

 

 

98 San Jacinto Blvd

Suite 750

Austin, TX 78701

  

 

About Recurrent Energy

 

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business. To date, Recurrent Energy has successfully developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar projects and 6.2 GWh of energy storage projects across six continents. As of March 31, 2026, the company had a total global solar project development pipeline of approximately 22 GWp and a battery energy storage project development pipeline of 74 GWh. The company also has nearly 15 GW of solar and energy storage projects under operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts. These figures exclude China. Additional details are available at www.recurrentenergy.com.

 

About Canadian Solar

 

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

 

recurrentenergy.com

 

 

 

 

98 San Jacinto Blvd

Suite 750

Austin, TX 78701

  

 

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

 

Recurrent Energy Media Inquiries

Inés Arrimadas

Recurrent Energy

comm_global@recurrentenergy.com

 

recurrentenergy.com

 

 

 

 

 

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