GUELPH, Ontario, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. ("the Company", "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it will hold its Investor Day at 9:30 am EDT on Monday, May 18, 2015, Eastern Daylight at JW Marriott Essex House in New York to discuss its business strategy and outlook.

A live webcast of the presentations will be available in the investor relations' section of Canadian Solar's website at www.canadiansolar.com, starting at 10:00 am EDT.

Financial analysts and institutional investors that are interested in attending the event in person should contact Mr. Ed Job at ed.job@canadiansolar.com. Registration is required due to space limitation.

About Canadian Solar

Founded in 2001 in Ontario, Canada, Canadian Solar is one of the world's largest and foremost solar power companies. As a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules and provider of solar energy solutions, Canadian Solar has an industry leading and geographically diversified pipeline of utility-scale solar power projects as well as a track record of successful solar deployment boasting over 9 GW of premium quality modules installed in over 70 countries during the past decade. Canadian Solar is committed to providing high-quality solar products and solar energy solutions to customers around the world. For more information about our company, products and projects please visit www.canadiansolar.com.

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SOURCE Canadian Solar Inc.