[CUSIP NO. 136635 10 9 Page 2 of 5 1. Name of reporting persons: I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only): DNB Asset Management AS 2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group: ¨ ¨ (a) 3. SEC use only: 4. Citizenship or place of organization: Kingdom of Norway Number of shares beneficially owned by each]
[CUSIP NO. 136635 10 9 Page 2 of 5 1. Name of reporting persons: I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only): DNB Asset Management AS 2. Check the appropriate box if a member of a group: ¨ ¨ (a) 3. SEC use only: 4. Citizenship or place of organization: Kingdom of Norway Number of shares beneficially owned by each]
[Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Closes Financing for 75 Megawatt Astoria 2 Solar Power Project GUELPH, Ontario, Canada, January 5 , 2016 Recurrent Energy will be the managing member of the Astoria 2 solar power project and plans to own and operate the facility. Santander Bank, N.A. (Santander) was the coordinating lead arranger of a five member bank club including] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Form 20-F x o o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Incorporation by Reference 3 4]
[Canadian Solar Subsidiary Recurrent Energy Closes Financing for 75 Megawatt Astoria 2 Solar Power Project GUELPH, Ontario, Canada, January 5 , 2016 Recurrent Energy will be the managing member of the Astoria 2 solar power project and plans to own and operate the facility. Santander Bank, N.A. (Santander) was the coordinating lead arranger of a five member bank club including] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Form 20-F x o o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Incorporation by Reference 3 4]
[Canadian Solar Announces At-The-Market Offering of Common Shares GUELPH, Ontario, January 4, 2016 - Sales, if any, of the common shares under the at-the-market equity offering program will be made from time to time, at the Companys discretion, by means of ordinary broker transactions, including on the NASDAQ, in negotiated transactions at market prices, or as otherwise agreed with the] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 Form 20-F x o o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4]
[FORM F-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Not Applicable Canada Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer 545 Speedvale Avenue West CT Corporation System (Name, address, and telephone number of agent for service) Copies to: David T. Zhang, Esq. Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date] [Barristers & Solicitors January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 Dear Sirs/Mesdames: Re: Canadian Solar Inc. (the Company) Registration Statement SEC Shares Preferred Shares Securities We have acted as special legal counsel to the Company in Canada in connection with the filing of a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (the ] [26th Floor, Gloucester Tower The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Telephone: +852 3761 3300 Facsimile: +852 3761 3301 www.kirkland.com January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 Re: Ladies and Gentlemen: Company Registration Statement Act Shares Preferred Shares Securities Based on the foregoing and subject to the qualifications set forth herein] [Canadian Solar Inc. Year ended December 31, Nine 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (In thousands of $, except percentage) Computation of Earnings:] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form F-3 of our reports dated April 23, 2015, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Canadian Solar Inc., and the effectiveness of Canadian Solar Inc.s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form] [January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Ladies and Gentlemen: Sincerely yours, Zhong Lun Law Firm EX-23.4 6 a2227009zex-23_4.htm EX-23.4]
[FORM F-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Not Applicable Canada Not Applicable (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer 545 Speedvale Avenue West CT Corporation System (Name, address, and telephone number of agent for service) Copies to: David T. Zhang, Esq. Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after the effective date] [Barristers & Solicitors January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 Dear Sirs/Mesdames: Re: Canadian Solar Inc. (the Company) Registration Statement SEC Shares Preferred Shares Securities We have acted as special legal counsel to the Company in Canada in connection with the filing of a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (the ] [26th Floor, Gloucester Tower The Landmark 15 Queens Road Central Hong Kong Telephone: +852 3761 3300 Facsimile: +852 3761 3301 www.kirkland.com January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1K 1E6 Re: Ladies and Gentlemen: Company Registration Statement Act Shares Preferred Shares Securities Based on the foregoing and subject to the qualifications set forth herein] [Canadian Solar Inc. Year ended December 31, Nine 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 (In thousands of $, except percentage) Computation of Earnings:] [CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form F-3 of our reports dated April 23, 2015, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Canadian Solar Inc., and the effectiveness of Canadian Solar Inc.s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form] [January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. 545 Speedvale Avenue West Ladies and Gentlemen: Sincerely yours, Zhong Lun Law Firm EX-23.4 6 a2227009zex-23_4.htm EX-23.4]
[QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Common Shares January 4, 2016 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC Dear Sirs: 1. Introductory . Canadian Solar Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (" Company "), agrees with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the " Manager ") to issue and sell from time to] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Barristers & Solicitors January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Dear Sirs and Mesdames: Re: Form F-3 The facts, as we understand them, and upon which with your permission we rely in rendering the opinion herein, are set forth in the Registration Statement. In addition, in our capacity as counsel, we] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Re: Canadian Solar Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special United States tax counsel to Canadian Solar Inc., a Canadian company (the " Company "), in connection with the in connection with the offering (the " Offering ") of up to US$] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special People's Republic of China (" PRC ") legal counsel to Canadian Solar Inc. (the " Company ") in connection with the offering (the " Offering" ) of up to US$ 100,000,000 common shares of the Company] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West ý Form 20-F o Form 40-F o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Incorporation by Reference 3]
[QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Common Shares January 4, 2016 CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC Dear Sirs: 1. Introductory . Canadian Solar Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada (" Company "), agrees with Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (the " Manager ") to issue and sell from time to] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Barristers & Solicitors January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Dear Sirs and Mesdames: Re: Form F-3 The facts, as we understand them, and upon which with your permission we rely in rendering the opinion herein, are set forth in the Registration Statement. In addition, in our capacity as counsel, we] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Re: Canadian Solar Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special United States tax counsel to Canadian Solar Inc., a Canadian company (the " Company "), in connection with the in connection with the offering (the " Offering ") of up to US$] [QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document January 4, 2016 Canadian Solar Inc. Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as special People's Republic of China (" PRC ") legal counsel to Canadian Solar Inc. (the " Company ") in connection with the offering (the " Offering" ) of up to US$ 100,000,000 common shares of the Company] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West ý Form 20-F o Form 40-F o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Incorporation by Reference 3]
[QuickLinks -- Click here to rapidly navigate through this document Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, "we," "us," "our company," "our" or "Canadian Solar" refers to Canadian Solar Inc., a Canadian company, its predecessor entities and its subsidiaries . "China" or "PRC" refers to the People's Republic of China, excluding Taiwan and the special administrative regions of] [Use these links to rapidly review the document CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and September 30, 2015 F-2 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2015 F-3 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2015] [FORM 6-K CANADIAN SOLAR INC. 545 Speedvale Avenue West ý o Form 20-F o o CANADIAN SOLAR INC. Form 6-K TABLE OF CONTENTS Incorporation by Reference]
