17 March. 2016 Canadian Solar EMEA

CSIQ NASDAQ Listed

CANADIAN SOLAR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

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Content

Company Description

Nomenclature

Portfolio

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

A rapidly growing solar solution provider Founded in Ontario, 2001 • Listed on NASDAQ (CSIQ) in 2006 • Over 8000 employees globally • Presence in 18 countries • One of the world’s largest solar

module suppliers • >12 GW of solar modules shipped cumulatively • Strong bankable brand with global reach • Top 3 solar company by revenue and profits in

2014*

• 2014 Revenue : $ 3 Billion • 2014 shipments : 3.1 GW • 2015 shipment Guidance : 4.1 – 4.3 GW

• Development and construction of utility-scale solar plants

• YieldCo expected

Global Footprint and Brand

Total solar energy solutions business highlights

Module manufacturing business highlights

* Source: Published data, Company analysis

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CANADIAN SOLAR PV MODULE NOMENCLATURE

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Nomenclature

Canadian Solar

Cell Size 6” or 5”

Module Nominal Power

Module Size Code

Cell Type P = poly-Si M = mono-Si

CS6P-265P-FG Additional Info FG=Frameless Glass Dymond AB=All Black BF=Black Frame SD=SolarEdge Smart DC

Cell Module Size Dimensions (mm) No. of CellsA 1595 x 801 x 40 72P 1602 x 1061 x 40 96T 1638 x 982 x 40 60A 1324 x 982 x 40 48P 1638 x 982 x 40 60X 1954 x 982 x 40 72K 1650 x 992 x 40 60V 1638 x 826 40 50

5 "

6 "

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CANADIAN SOLAR EMEA PORTFOLIO

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CS6P-P Poly

Key features

• Cell type : poly-crystalline Silicon

• Power range : 260W, 265W

• Number of cells : 60

• Cell size: 6 inches

• Module Efficiency : up to 16,47%

• Standard product offering with primary targets being residential and commercial rooftops

• Optional : black frame on request

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CS6P Series

Mounting Method • Mounting on either short or long side

• Maximum snow load = 5400 Pa

• Maximum wind load = 2400 Pa

• Bolting and clamping (When mounting on short side an extra support bar is required for loads above 1600 Pa)

• Installation manual (and the annex) include all standard mounting methods along with wind and snow load information

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CS6X-P Poly

Key features

• Cell type : Poly-crystalline Silicon

• Power range : 310W, 315W, 320W

• 1954 mm x 982 mm x 40 mm

• Number of cells : 72

• Cell size : 6 inches

• Module Efficiency : up to 16,68%

• Primary Target : large multi MW installations

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CS6X-P Poly : Advantages

• 3.2mm thick glass • Less weight (22kg) • Better mechanical properties with

integrated cross bar • Reduced maximum frame curvature

leading to lower power loss • Larger size results in reduced BOS costs

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CS6X-P Series

Mounting Method • Mounting on either short or long side

• Maximum snow load = 5400 Pa

• Maximum wind load = 2400 Pa

• Bolting (only on long side) and clamping

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CS6P-P-SD SolarEdge Smart DC module

Key features • SolarEdge power optimizer integrated

into Canadian Solar modules

• Traditional Junction-box replaced with a SolarEdge power optimizer

• Optimizes power output at the module level

• Eliminates module-level mismatch and decrease the negative effects of module shading

• Module-level data monitoring to minimize operational costs and effective system management

NEW

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CS6P-P-SD SolarEdge Smart DC module

Key features • Cell type : poly-crystalline Silicon

• Power range : 260W, 265W

• Number of cells : 60

• Cell size : 6 inches

• Module Efficiency : up to 16,47%

• Primary Target : residential and commercial rooftops

NEW

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Limited Warranty

• 10-year product workmanship warranty

• 25-year power output performance guarantee

• First year, guarantee of no less than: • 97% output mono • 97,5% output poly

• Second year through 24th year, decline of no more than 0.7% per annum

• By end of year 25 the actual power output will be no less than: • 80,2% of the module's labeled power

output mono • 80,7% of the module's labeled power

output poly

Product workmanship and power output performance…

Value from linear power output guarantee – % of name plate rate

years

Performance Warranty*

Product Warranty

NEW

* The Dymond module has a 30 year Performance Warranty insured by AON

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Bankable Product With Insurance Backed Warranty

• Insurance policy matches Canadian Solar’s standard warranty terms

• Coverage starts immediately and lasts for 25 years

• Covers worldwide modules sales from all Canadian Solar subsidiaries to most countries

• The policy is non-cancelable and allows third party bankruptcy rights (satisfying investors/ lenders requirements)

• Insurance purchased underwritten by: • International Insurance Company of

Hannover Limited AM Best Rating: A+ XV • RSUI Indemnity Company AM Best Rating: A

XIII

• Track coverage online via PowerGuard website.

…backed by an investment grade insurance policy

* The Dymond module has a 30 year Performance Warranty insured by AON

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A strong, bankable partner

Our strong market position, strong balance sheet and track record have made us a trusted, long-term partner. Lenders want to partner with us.

• White listed at 40+ Banks (among which are Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, BBVA, Unicredit)

• Bankable Partner with major commercial & investment banks worldwide

• 3rd party Bankability Report available to investors

• An impressive track record of high-performance, low-maintenance, revenue-generating solar systems

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Benefits of purchasing Canadian Solar

• Canadian Solar product reliability and safety is due to our strict compliance to quality

• ISO IEC 17024 compliant, approves all materials & components entering our facilities

• Performs 100 % of the tests required by IEC 61215/IEC 61730 to ensure our manufacturing process is producing safe and reliable modules

• Touching over 239 quality control points from incoming materials through to shipping we are confident in our premium quality products

• International Environmental & Quality Management Standards: ISO 9001, QC080000, ISO 14001, ISO TS16949, OHSAS 18001

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Leading Research & Development

• Canadian Solar operates three state-of-the-art PV research centers for cells, modules and systems in Canada and China.

• More than 400 scientists, engineers and technicians conduct research to continuously improve our solar cell and solar module technologies

• With R&D investments of over 600 million USD, 217 global patents and strategic R&D partnerships with NREL, ECN and DuPont, Canadian Solar is a globally recognized innovator of the solar industry

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Track Record EMEA Examples

GP JOULE, Brandenburg, Germany

System Size: 166 MW Module CS6P-P Commissioned September 2011

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Track Record EMEA Examples

Rovigo, Italy

System Size: 70 MW Module CS6P-P Commissioned November 2010

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Track Record EMEA Examples

System Size: 3 MW / Module CS6P-P / Commissioned June 2013

Bridgewater & Sittingbourne (UK)

In Bridgewater

In Sittingbourne

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Thank You! Kieren.moore@canadiansolar.com service.EMEA@canadiansolar.com