Canadian Solar and EDF Renewables North America signed a multi-year supply agreement for up to 7 gigawatts of solar modules to be produced at Canadian Solar’s new factory in Mesquite, Texas, pv magazine USA reported on August 10, 2023.
Deal details
- The modules are high-efficiency N-type TOPCon panels for EDF Renewables’ U.S. projects between 2024 and 2030.
- The Mesquite plant is Canadian Solar’s first U.S. factory, a $250 million investment with planned output of 20,000 modules a day and about 5 GW a year.
- Production was set to begin in late June 2023.
The deal is one of many clean energy manufacturing announcements that followed the Inflation Reduction Act, which rewards projects that use USA-made equipment.
“We are genuinely excited about our capacity to develop and build solar projects utilizing ‘Made-in-USA’ solar modules aligning with IRA guidelines.”
Tristan Grimbert, president and CEO, EDF Renewables North America
FAQ
How big is the order?
Up to 7 GW of modules.
Where will the modules be made?
Canadian Solar’s new factory in Mesquite, Texas.
What years does it cover?
2024 through 2030.
Source & credit
Source: pv magazine USA, August 10, 2023: “EDF places order for up to 7 GW of U.S.-made Canadian Solar modules”.