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 January 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
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.
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CANADIAN SOLAR INC. |
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/s/ Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu |
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Shawn (Xiaohua) Qu |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: January 13, 2026
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1 — Canadian Solar Announces Closing of Offering of US$230 Million Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031
Exhibit 99.1
NEWS
RELEASE
CANADIAN SOLAR ANNOUNCES
CLOSING OF OFFERING OF US$230 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031
Kitchener, Ontario, January 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/
-- Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) today announced the closing of its
previously announced offering of US$230 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”),
including the exercise of option by the initial purchasers in full to purchase an additional US$30 million aggregate principal amount
of the Notes. The Notes were offered in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant
to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
The net proceeds from the offering are approximately
US$223.1 million, after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses.
The Notes and the common shares deliverable upon
conversion of the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any securities laws of any other place and
may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
This press release shall not constitute an offer
to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities
in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
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 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 170 GW of premium-quality,
solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 16 GWh of
battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2025, boasting a $3.1 billion contracted backlog as of October
31, 2025. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12
GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development
pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 81 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar has been
publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.
Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain statements in this press release 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 30, 2025.
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
