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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Canadian Solar's battery energy storage shipments rose 73% year-over-year, beating guidance and reaching a $3.5 billion backlog, while solar module shipments declined 60% year-over-year. The company is expanding US manufacturing with a new solar cell factory and increased module capacity, signalling a strategic shift toward energy storage as a key growth driver.
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Canadian Solar's rapid scaling of battery storage opens a growing market that buffers solar manufacturing volatility. If you build or supply energy storage for grid-scale projects, this surge creates immediate demand and a clear pathway to multi-year contracts.
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