GUELPH, ON, July 24, 2024 /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, announced today the successful financial close on a €50 million loan from the European Investment Bank (“EIB”). The facility will support the development and construction of a solar energy portfolio in Italy.

The loan, a €50 million 5-year term facility, aligns with the EIB’s lending priorities on Renewable Energy, Climate Action, and Social and Economic Cohesion. This transaction strengthens Recurrent Energy’s leadership in Italy’s clean energy transition, enhancing the country’s renewable energy capacity and supporting Europe’s goals for reduced emissions and increased energy independence.

Ismael Guerrero, CEO of Recurrent Energy, commented, “We are excited to extend our banking relationship with such an entity as the EIB. This transaction is a pivotal step toward our goal of becoming one of the largest Independent Power Producers (IPPs) globally. It aligns with our commitment to fostering a more sustainable economy in Europe and beyond. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with the EIB to support our mutual objectives.”

Recurrent Energy has been expanding its presence in Italy since 2017. It has recently inaugurated its 51 MW solar PV project Anguillara located in Marsala, Sicily, Italy, making the country a reference point for its projects in the rest of Europe. Recurrent Energy currently has a pipeline in EMEA that includes 10.3 GWp in Solar PV and 32.8 GWh in battery energy storage.

About Recurrent Energy

Recurrent Energy is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and battery energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and functions as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business. Additional details are available at http://www.recurrentenergy.com/.