Canadian Solar has been contracted by Middle East conglomerate the Al Fahad Group to supply 1.5MW of photovoltaic (PV) panels.
The modules will be used in a government-backed project in Abu Dhabi, one of the largest solar ventures in the country.
Khaled Obaid Al Othman Al Ali, CEO of AL Fahad Group, said, 'What convinced us to choose Canadian Solar was its proven performance and reliability, high quality and commitment to excellence. High performance under our challenging local climate parameters was at the forefront of our selection process. Additionally, we focus on long-term relationships with trustworthy partners.'
Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar, added, 'We are very proud about our agreement with Al Fahad Group, one of the most important companies for renewable energies in the Emirates, and excited to further build our presence together in the important Middle East market for high value, sustainable energy solutions. Our leadership, quality and cost benefits enable us to work with the best partners in key markets worldwide