[RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar

[Andrew Truitt]

Canadian Solar comes in around the middle of the pack in the Principal
Solar Institute's Manufacturer Ratings
<http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/uploads/custom/3/psi_ratings_by_manufacturer.php>.
 Is anyone familiar with these rankings?  There is some basic info under Learn
more about the PSI Ratings and how to use them
<http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/uploads/custom/3/psi_home.php>, but
not much detail about how the tests are performed that I can see.



For a brighter energy future,


Andrew Truitt

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On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 5:15 PM, Benn Kilburn <benn at skyfireenergy.com>
wrote:

> Kirk,
> Yes they are.
> http://www.canadiansolar.com/about_us.aspx?id=1
>
> As i mentioned a few emails ago on this thread, several top PV BOS
> manufacturers are manufacturing products in Canada, so that said products
> may be used at least in Ontario, to satisfy Ontario's feed-in tariff's
> domestic content requirement.
> I'm in Alberta and from time to time customers do request products made in
> Canada as opposed to overseas.  Some are willing to pay the extra cost,
> some are not.
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 13, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Kirk Herander <kirk at vtsolar.com> wrote:
>
>> Has Canadian Solar started manufacturing in Canada yet?
>>
>>
>>
>> *Kirk Herander*
>>
>> *VT Solar, LLC *
>>
>> *Proven PV provider since 1991*
>>
>> *www.vermontsolarnow.com <http://www.vermontsolarnow.com>*
>>
>> dba Vermont Solar Engineering
>>
>> NABCEPTM Inaugural Certificant
>>
>> VT RE Incentive Program Partner
>>
>> 802.863.1202
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *William Dorsett
>> *Sent:* Sunday, July 13, 2014 10:50 AM
>>
>> *To:* 'RE-wrenches'
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar
>>
>>
>>
>> I read maybe on Solar Pro or HomePower ‘s module annual update that it
>> was through the Chub Group instead of Prudential….don’t have the details
>> but use Canadian Solar so far with no regrets.
>>
>>
>>
>> Bill Dorsett
>>
>> Sunwrights
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* RE-wrenches [mailto:re-wrenches-bounces at lists.re-wrenches.org] *On
>> Behalf Of *Chris Mason
>> *Sent:* Sunday, July 13, 2014 8:33 AM
>> *To:* RE-wrenches
>> *Subject:* Re: [RE-wrenches] Canadian Solar
>>
>>
>>
>> We use CanadianSolar modules exclusively, and we are considered a
>> distributor.
>>
>> CanadianSolar is one of the largest manufacturers, and offer a real
>> warranty insured by Prudential. The warranty is what attracts me to the
>> product.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 2:52 PM, Kristopher Schmid <
>> solman at legacysolar.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I have a client interested in using Canadian Solar modules.  Anyone that
>> can share their experience with them good, bad, or otherwise would be
>> greatly appreciated.  Also, a recommended distributor?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Kris
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Shine On!
>>
>> Kris Schmid
>> Legacy Solar, LLC
>> 864 Clam Falls Trail
>> Frederic, WI 54837
>> www.legacysolar.com
>> 715-653-4295
>> NABCEP Certified PV Installer
>> Licensed Wisconsin Master Electrician
>> BSEE
>>
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