Solar(US:CSIQ) Prnewswire·2025-09-08 11:00Core Viewpoint - Canadian Solar Inc. has launched its next-generation Low Carbon (LC) modules, achieving an industry-leading carbon footprint of 285 kg COeq/kW, setting a new standard in sustainable solar manufacturing [1][2]. Product Features - The new LC modules are designed for utility-scale and commercial & industrial applications, delivering up to 660 Wp output with a module efficiency of up to 24.4%, with deliveries starting in August 2025 [2]. - The LC modules are fully compatible with Canadian Solar's inverter portfolio, including a 350-kW utility inverter that maximizes bifacial gain and performs well in high-temperature environments up to 45 °C [4]. Technological Innovations - Canadian Solar's LC modules incorporate proprietary innovations in ingot, wafer, and heterojunction (HJT) cell technologies, resulting in an 11% reduction in carbon payback time compared to conventional N-type silicon-based modules [2][3]. - Key innovations include: 1. Higher ingot utilization rate, increasing by around 20%, reducing emissions by approximately 9.7% (30 kg CO per kWp) [7]. 2. Thinner wafers, reduced to 110 µm, lowering silicon consumption and carbon emissions by 4.5%–5.5% (14–19 kg CO per kWp) [7]. 3. Optimized HJT cell manufacturing, streamlining production to four steps and lowering operating temperature to <230 °C, reducing energy consumption by 4.2%–5.7% (14–21 kg CO per kWp) [7]. 4. Total energy consumption for LC module production is around 105.62 MWh/MW, representing an energy saving of 8.8%–10.7% compared to TOPCon and BC solar module production [7]. Company Overview - Canadian Solar is one of the largest solar technology and renewable energy companies globally, having delivered nearly 165 GW of solar photovoltaic modules and over 13 GWh of battery energy storage solutions as of June 30, 2025 [6]. - The company has a diversified project development pipeline, including 27 GWp of solar and 80 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development [8].