# Canadian Solar's U.S.-Manufactured TOPCon and HJT HP Modules Achieve FM Approvals Recognition for Their Severe Hail Resilience

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- Published: 2026-07-30T18:00:00+07:00
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KITCHENER, ON, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [Canadian Solar Inc.](http://www.canadiansolar.com/)(
the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ) today announced that its U.S.-
manufactured TOPCon and HJT Low Carbon [hail-resilient modules](https://www.canadiansolar.com/na/module/)
have received FM Approvals recognition under the rigorous FM 4478 and FM 4480 identified
component standards, making them the first FM Approvals PV modules listed as identified
components for severe hail zones.

The recognition validates the exceptional durability and resilience of Canadian 
Solar’s U.S.-manufactured TOPCon and HJT Low Carbon HP modules, including proven
resistance to severe hail impacts. To achieve FM listing, the modules successfully
passed a comprehensive series of tests designed to evaluate their ability to withstand
the demanding environmental and mechanical stresses encountered by utility-scale
solar projects, including:

 1. Hail Damage Resistance Testing per ANSI/FM Approvals Standard for Ground-Mounted
    or Elevated Photovoltaic Module System, Class 4480.
 2. Design Qualification and Type Approval Testing in accordance with the IEC/EN 61215
    series standards.
 3. Safety Qualification Testing in accordance with IEC/EN 61730-2 and ANSI/UL 61730
    requirements.

As the first FM Approvals identified component PV modules listed in the industry,
Canadian Solar’s U.S.-manufactured TOPCon and HJT HP products set a new standard
for solar projects in hail-prone markets. The FM Approvals recognition provides 
developers, asset owners, and investors with an additional layer of confidence by
validating the modules’ resilience under severe hail conditions.

By helping reduce hail-related project risks, strengthening insurability, and supporting
long-term asset performance, these modules can enhance project bankability and contribute
to more predictable lifetime returns. Designed for today’s increasingly challenging
climate conditions, they enable solar project stakeholders to better protect revenue
streams while supporting reliable plant operation over the life of the asset.

[**Dr.** **Shawn Qu**](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu)**, Executive Chairman
and Chief Technology Officer of** **Canadian Solar, **said, "As extreme weather 
events become more frequent, resilience is increasingly critical to solar project
success. The FM Approvals listing of our U.S.-manufactured TOPCon and HJT HP modules
demonstrates our commitment to delivering high-performance products that help customers
mitigate risk, improve project bankability, and ensure reliable long-term operation
of their solar assets."

**About FM Approvals**

FM Approvals is a premier, global, third-party testing and certification agency,
founded as a business unit of FM Global. Backed by technical integrity, engineering
expertise, and science-based testing standards, FM Approvals evaluates loss prevention
products used to protect commercial and industrial facilities. During testing and
certification, products are analyzed to understand performance under real-life perils
including fire, flood, wind, seismic activity, and other emerging threats. Products
that are certified to the requirements of our loss prevention standards are listed
in the Approval Guide or RoofNav.

**About** **Canadian Solar Inc.**

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy
companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company 
is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy
and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-
scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 25 years, Canadian
Solar has successfully delivered nearly 177 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic
modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian
Solar had shipped over 20 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets
as of March 31, 2026, and had a $3.5 billion contracted backlog as of May 8, 2026.
Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed,
built, and connected approximately 12.2 GWp of solar power projects and 6.4 GWh 
of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project
development pipeline includes 24 GWp of solar and 81 GWh of battery energy storage
capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable
companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed
on the NASDAQ since 2006. For additional information about the Company, follow Canadian
Solar on [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-solar-inc-/)or visit
[www.canadiansolar.com](http://www.canadiansolar.com/).

**Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements** 

Certain statements in this press release, including those regarding the Company’s
expected future shipment volumes, revenues, gross margins, and project sales are
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under
the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms
as "may", "will", "expect", "anticipate", "future", "ongoing", "continue", "intend","
plan", "potential", "prospect", "guidance", "believe", "estimate", "is/are likely
to" or similar expressions, the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology.
These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our expectations regarding
global electricity demand and the adoption of solar and battery energy storage technologies;
our growth strategies, future business performance, and financial condition; our
transition to a long-term owner and operator of clean energy assets and expansion
of project pipelines; our ability to monetize project portfolios, manage supply 
chain fluctuations, and respond to economic factors such as inflation and interest
rates; our outlook on government incentives, trade measures, regulatory developments,
and geopolitical risks; our expectations for project timelines, costs, and returns;
competitive dynamics in solar and storage markets; our ability to execute supply
chain, manufacturing, and operational initiatives; access to capital, debt obligations,
and covenant compliance; relationships with key suppliers and customers; technological
advancement and product quality; and risks related to intellectual property, litigation,
and compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. Other risks were
described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, 
including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 10, 2026. Although the Company
believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable,
it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements.
Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All
information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise
stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except
as required under applicable law.

**Canadian Solar Inc. Investor Relations Contact**
Wina HuangInvestor RelationsCanadian
Solar Inc.[investor@canadiansolar.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/investor@canadiansolar.com)

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