Canadian Solar in supply deal for Aramco power project

Canadian Solar Inc, a major solar power company, has been awarded a contract to supply 1.78MW to Saudi Aramco’s KAPSARC (King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center) solar power project in Saudi Arabia.
Following a very detailed and intense selection process Saudi Aramco has awarded Canadian Solar a contract to supply 1.78MW of its high-quality solar panels to the extension of the KAPSARC solar power project.
The project, once completed, will be the largest ground-mounted solar photovoltaic power plant in Saudi Arabia.
“After a long and detailed testing and registration process, we are honored to become a certified supplier to Saudi Aramco as well as to be the first solar PV panel manufacturer to supply panels directly to Saudi Aramco for the KAPSARC project,” said Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar.
“Our high-quality CS6X series solar panels will be used for the implementation of this project on the grounds of KAPSARC in Riyadh,” he said.
“We believe that this flagship project will also be a determining factor to select and qualify technology partners with bankable solar power solutions and proven track record to ensure the successful execution of Saudi Arabia’s 16GW solar PV energy development program,” said the CEO.
This contract win represents another step in Canadian Solar’s successful efforts to expand its global footprint and industry leading customer base in emerging new markets, and follows previous contract wins in the gulf region, underlying the trust of Middle-Eastern customers in the company’s solar products.
The company’s solar panels have undergone rigorous formal inspections and testing, and have received prominent international quality certificates, including “Desert Proof certificate-Blowing Sand Test.”
In addition, Canadian Solar panels are covered by a 10-year warranty on materials and workmanship, along with a 25-year linear power output performance guarantee.
The company’s product and performance warranty is further backed by a third-party insurance policy that is underwritten by investment grade insurance companies, ensuring a safe investment for developers, investors and project owners.
Canadian Solar welcomes visitors during WFES-14 in January to its booth (stand-7430) and to our Abu-Dhabi Office afterwards.
Founded in 2001 in Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest and foremost solar power companies.
As a leading vertically integrated provider of solar modules, specialized solar products and solar power plants with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australia and Asia, Canadian Solar has delivered more than 5GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 70 countries.
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