Canadian Solar has secured a contract from EDF Renewables North America to supply 7GW of solar modules.
Canadian Solar will deliver its N-type tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar modules, which will be deployed across EDF Renewables' project pipeline in the US between 2024 and 2030.
EDF Renewables North America president and CEO Tristan Grimbert stated: “The module supply agreement demonstrates our commitment to domestic sourcing and represents a pivotal step for EDF Renewables, enabling us to achieve key milestone dates and execute a schedule for the construction of our robust solar pipeline.
“We are genuinely excited about our capacity to develop and build solar projects utilising "made-in-USA" solar modules aligning with IRA [Inflation Reduction Act] guidelines.
“This substantial commitment enhances our ability to minimise risks linked to trade uncertainties and supply chain fluctuations, ultimately propelling our projects towards successful realisation.”
The solar modules will be manufactured at Canadian Solar’s new factory in Mesquite, Texas.
In July 2023, Canadian Solar announced that it would also invest $250m (C$335.12m) to develop a modern solar photovoltaic module factory in Mesquite.
With a 5GW production capacity annually, the new factory will create 1,500 skilled jobs.
Solar module production at the facility will begin in Q4 2023.
Canadian Solar chairman and CEO Dr Shawn Qu stated: “This agreement is a testament to the strong relationship and long history of cooperation between our two companies at a global level.
“We are excited to work with EDF Renewables North America as we bring a stable supply of clean and reliable solar energy to the US market, powered by solar modules made locally, under the backdrop of the Inflation Reduction Act."
