News Article
Canadian Solar announces new sales agreement in Tanzania
Canadian Solar has announced an 85 kW sales agreement with Zara Solar, a company from Tanzania specialized in solar PV importing, retail and installations. Including this new order, Canadian Solar will have supplied more than 350 kW of its solar modules to Zara Solar for off-grid PV projects in Tanzania.
Canadian Solar's off-grid solar modules between 15 and 90 W are used for these projects. The modules are ideally suited for the local environmental conditions.
Tanzania is an attractive solar growth market. While only about 15 percent of the country's population has access to electricity, Tanzania ranks among the world's top 10 countries for solar irradiation.
"We are very pleased about our agreement with Zara Solar, a leading solar PV company in the Tanzanian market. We are excited to further build our presence in this emerging marketplace for sustainable energy solutions. Our leadership, quality and cost benefits enable us to work with the best partners in important markets worldwide," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. "Together with Zara Solar, we can promote the use of solar PV by municipal organizations and commercial businesses in rural communities throughout Tanzania."