{"id":17399,"date":"2025-01-28T20:24:40","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:24:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17399"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:24:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:24:40","slug":"dr-shawn-qu-chairman-and-ceo-of-canadian-solar-recognized-as-an-innovator-on-the-time100-climate-2024-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=17399","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, Recognized as an Innovator on the TIME100 Climate 2024 List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">KITCHENER, ON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadiansolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Canadian Solar Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(the &#8220;Company&#8221; or &#8220;Canadian Solar&#8221;) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), a global leader in solar power and renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce that its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Shawn Qu<\/span>, has been named an Innovator\u00a0on the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7172600\/shawn-qu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TIME100 Climate 2024 list<\/a>. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the renewable energy sector and his leadership in advancing solar and energy storage solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The TIME100 Climate 2024 list recognizes 100 influential leaders who are driving successful and equitable climate solutions. This year&#8217;s honorees were selected based on measurable and scalable achievements, with an emphasis on recent action. Prominent figures on the list include <span class=\"xn-person\">Ajay Banga<\/span>, President of the World Bank; <span class=\"xn-person\">Bill Gates<\/span>, Founder of Breakthrough Energy and TerraPower; and <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Granholm<\/span>, former U.S. Secretary of Energy.<\/p>\n<p>Since founding Canadian Solar in 2001, Dr. Qu has grown the company from a small startup into a global leader in solar and energy storage. Operating in 23 countries, Canadian Solar has delivered more than 142 GW of solar modules and 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>This honor from <i>TIME Magazine<\/i>\u00a0follows <i>Newsweek<\/i> naming Canadian Solar the <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.canadiansolar.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/canadian-solar-ranked-1-energy-utilities-newsweeks-2024-worlds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">World&#8217;s Most Trustworthy Company<\/a>\u00a0in the Energy and Utilities sector, a global ranking which underscores Canadian Solar&#8217;s commitment to transparency, reliability, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Shawn Qu<\/span>, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar,<\/b>\u00a0commented, &#8220;I am overwhelmed and deeply honored by the recognitions from TIME and Newsweek. Today&#8217;s Canadian Solar is more than just a climate company. We are a comprehensive energy solutions provider, leveraging cutting-edge solar, lithium battery energy storage, and even wind power when needed to meet the world&#8217;s evolving energy demands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For the full TIME100 Climate 2024 list, visit the TIME website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collection\/time100-climate-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About Canadian Solar Inc.<br \/><\/b>Canadian Solar\u00a0is one of the world&#8217;s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in\u00a0Ontario, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, 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 23 years,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has successfully delivered around 142 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of\u00a0September 30, 2024, boasting a\u00a0US$3.2 billion\u00a0contracted backlog as of\u00a0November 30, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has developed, built, and connected approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development.\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0is 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\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/canadian-solar-inc-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiansolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.canadiansolar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Safe Harbor\/Forward-Looking Statements <br \/><\/b>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 &#8220;Safe Harbor&#8221; provisions of the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as &#8220;believes,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; &#8220;anticipates,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;estimates,&#8221; the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar power and battery energy storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to global pandemics; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power and battery energy storage; future available supplies of silicon, solar wafers and lithium cells; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as\u00a0China, the\u00a0U.S.,\u00a0Europe,\u00a0Brazil\u00a0and\u00a0Japan; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance (&#8220;ESG&#8221;) requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; the pipeline of projects and timelines related to them; the ability of the parties to optimize value of that pipeline; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company&#8217;s filings with the\u00a0Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on\u00a0April 26, 2024. 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&#8217;s date, unless otherwise stated, and\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.<\/p>\n<p><b>CANADIAN SOLAR INC.\u00a0INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT<\/b><br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Wina Huang<\/span><br \/>Investor Relations Canadian Solar Inc.<br \/><a href=\"mailto:investor@canadiansolar.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investor@canadiansolar.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">KITCHENER, ON<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Jan. 28, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadiansolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Canadian Solar Inc.<\/a>\u00a0(the &#8220;Company&#8221; or &#8220;Canadian Solar&#8221;) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), a global leader in solar power and renewable energy solutions, is pleased to announce that its Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Shawn Qu<\/span>, has been named an Innovator\u00a0on the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/7172600\/shawn-qu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">TIME100 Climate 2024 list<\/a>. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the renewable energy sector and his leadership in advancing solar and energy storage solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The TIME100 Climate 2024 list recognizes 100 influential leaders who are driving successful and equitable climate solutions. This year&#8217;s honorees were selected based on measurable and scalable achievements, with an emphasis on recent action. Prominent figures on the list include <span class=\"xn-person\">Ajay Banga<\/span>, President of the World Bank; <span class=\"xn-person\">Bill Gates<\/span>, Founder of Breakthrough Energy and TerraPower; and <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Granholm<\/span>, former U.S. Secretary of Energy.<\/p>\n<p>Since founding Canadian Solar in 2001, Dr. Qu has grown the company from a small startup into a global leader in solar and energy storage. Operating in 23 countries, Canadian Solar has delivered more than 142 GW of solar modules and 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>This honor from <i>TIME Magazine<\/i>\u00a0follows <i>Newsweek<\/i> naming Canadian Solar the <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.canadiansolar.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/canadian-solar-ranked-1-energy-utilities-newsweeks-2024-worlds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">World&#8217;s Most Trustworthy Company<\/a>\u00a0in the Energy and Utilities sector, a global ranking which underscores Canadian Solar&#8217;s commitment to transparency, reliability, and sustainability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Shawn Qu<\/span>, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar,<\/b>\u00a0commented, &#8220;I am overwhelmed and deeply honored by the recognitions from TIME and Newsweek. Today&#8217;s Canadian Solar is more than just a climate company. We are a comprehensive energy solutions provider, leveraging cutting-edge solar, lithium battery energy storage, and even wind power when needed to meet the world&#8217;s evolving energy demands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For the full TIME100 Climate 2024 list, visit the TIME website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/collection\/time100-climate-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About Canadian Solar Inc.<br \/><\/b>Canadian Solar\u00a0is one of the world&#8217;s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in\u00a0Ontario, <span class=\"xn-location\">Canada<\/span>, 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 23 years,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has successfully delivered around 142 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has shipped over 8 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of\u00a0September 30, 2024, boasting a\u00a0US$3.2 billion\u00a0contracted backlog as of\u00a0November 30, 2024. Since entering the project development business in 2010,\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0has developed, built, and connected approximately 11 GWp of solar power projects and 3.7 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 26 GWp of solar and 66 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development.\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0is 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\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/canadian-solar-inc-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadiansolar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.canadiansolar.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Safe Harbor\/Forward-Looking Statements <br \/><\/b>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 &#8220;Safe Harbor&#8221; provisions of the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as &#8220;believes,&#8221; &#8220;expects,&#8221; &#8220;anticipates,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;estimates,&#8221; the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general business, regulatory and economic conditions and the state of the solar power and battery energy storage market and industry; geopolitical tensions and conflicts, including impasses, sanctions and export controls; volatility, uncertainty, delays and disruptions related to global pandemics; supply chain disruptions; governmental support for the deployment of solar power and battery energy storage; future available supplies of silicon, solar wafers and lithium cells; demand for end-use products by consumers and inventory levels of such products in the supply chain; changes in demand from significant customers; changes in demand from major markets such as\u00a0China, the\u00a0U.S.,\u00a0Europe,\u00a0Brazil\u00a0and\u00a0Japan; changes in effective tax rates; changes in customer order patterns; changes in product mix; changes in corporate responsibility, especially environmental, social and governance (&#8220;ESG&#8221;) requirements; capacity utilization; level of competition; pricing pressure and declines in or failure to timely adjust average selling prices; delays in new product introduction; delays in utility-scale project approval process; delays in utility-scale project construction; delays in the completion of project sales; the pipeline of projects and timelines related to them; the ability of the parties to optimize value of that pipeline; continued success in technological innovations and delivery of products with the features that customers demand; shortage in supply of materials or capacity requirements; availability of financing; exchange and inflation rate fluctuations; litigation and other risks as described in the Company&#8217;s filings with the\u00a0Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on\u00a0April 26, 2024. 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&#8217;s date, unless otherwise stated, and\u00a0Canadian Solar\u00a0undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.<\/p>\n<p><b>CANADIAN SOLAR INC.\u00a0INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT<\/b><br \/><span class=\"xn-person\">Wina Huang<\/span><br \/>Investor Relations Canadian Solar Inc.<br \/><a href=\"mailto:investor@canadiansolar.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">investor@canadiansolar.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17399","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17399","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17399"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17399\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17399"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17399"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17399"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}