The certification completes Recurrent Energy's portfolio of three internationally recognized ISO certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.

KITCHENER, ON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. ("Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ:CSIQ) and a global developer, owner and operator of solar and energy storage assets, today announced that it has obtained ISO 14001:2015 certification from TÜV Rheinland for its Environmental Management System (EMS) based on an audit of its operation and maintenance (O&M) division. The certification validates that Recurrent Energy's global O&M services for renewable energy and energy storage installations operate in accordance with internationally recognized standards for environmental management.

Since launching its O&M services in 2011, Recurrent Energy has continued to expand its global capabilities and expertise, establishing a strong presence in the international renewable energy services market. Today, the company provides O&M services for nearly 15 GW of contracted solar and energy storage projects across nine countries, supported by a global team of more than 500 employees consolidating its position as a leading international O&M services platform in the renewable energy sector.

The ISO 14001 certification reflects Recurrent Energy's systematic approach to managing environmental aspects across its O&M activities and demonstrates its commitment to continuously improving environmental performance and integrating responsible environmental practices into its operations. The certification complements the company's existing ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management and ISO 45001 certification for Occupational Health and Safety, completing a portfolio of three internationally recognized management system certifications.

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, stated, "Our ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications reflect the high standards that underpin Recurrent Energy's operations globally. Together, they demonstrate our commitment to quality, safety and environmental responsibility while supporting the consistent delivery of our services across the full project lifecycle. These certifications further strengthen the trust of our clients, partners and stakeholders as we continue to expand our global renewable energy platform."

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. 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 180 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its energy storage solutions business e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 23 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets and had a contracted backlog of $3.5 billion as of June 30, 2026. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12.4 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes approximately 22 GWp of solar and 84 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.

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

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Investor Relations

Canadian Solar Inc.

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Recurrent Energy

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