Canadian Solar (CSI Solar)

Under Review

🇨🇦 CanadaGuelph, Ontario, CanadaSolar PanelsPublic (NASDAQ: CSIQ)

Last verified: 2026-04-01

Risk Summary

Country RiskLowHQ in Canada (allied nation)

Entity List ExposureLowNot on any lists

Ownership RiskLowPublic (NASDAQ: CSIQ)

Supply Chain RiskHigh11 flagged nodes in 15-node chain

Domestic AlternativeLow11 allied/US options available

View Supply Chain Map

15 nodes · 17links · Interactive visualization

Entity List Screening

ListAgencyStatusYear

BIS Entity ListBureau of Industry and SecurityNot Listed2026

OFAC SDN ListOffice of Foreign Assets ControlNot Listed2026

DOD Section 1260HDepartment of DefenseNot Listed2026

UFLPA Entity ListCustoms and Border ProtectionNot Listed2026

SEC DisclosuresSecurities and Exchange CommissionNot Listed2026

IRS FEOC GuidanceInternal Revenue ServiceNot Listed2026

Ownership Structure

Shawn Qu (Canadian citizen of Chinese origin, founder & CEO)

🇨🇦 CanadaIndividual / Shareholder

Canadian Solar (CSI Solar)

🇨🇦 CanadaManufacturer

Source: SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, corporate registry data. Ownership percentages reflect most recent available disclosure.

Compliance Assessment

Headquartered in Canada (allied nation) but significant manufacturing in China. FEOC status depends on component-level analysis - modules may use Chinese-manufactured cells/wafers.

Key Factors

Headquartered in Canada, an allied nation
Ownership: Public (NASDAQ: CSIQ)
Has confirmed US domestic manufacturing operations
Not listed on any federal entity lists
Canadian Solar's corporate HQ is allied nation, but the FEOC analysis is component-level. Panels assembled from Chinese cells may not qualify for full domestic content bonus.

Products & Equipment

Crystalline silicon solar modules (HiKu, HiDM)Battery storage (EP Cube)Solar project development

Domestic manufacturing confirmed

Module manufacturing in Mesquite, TX. Cell/wafer supply chain remains partially China-sourced.

Clean Alternatives in Solar Panels

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Data Sources

SEC EDGAR - CSIQ 20-F
IRS FEOC guidance
Company supply chain disclosures

This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance determinations should be verified with qualified legal counsel. Entity list data is sourced from publicly available federal databases and may not reflect the most recent updates.