Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) has received favorable Environmental Impact Assessments for six photovoltaic solar projects in Spain.

The projects will generate clean energy for approximately 365,000 homes, reduce 350,000 tons of CO2 emissions, and create nearly 1,700 local jobs. 

All projects are expected to start construction in 2023 and will be fully operational by 2025. The Company's total portfolio of solar photovoltaic parks under development in Spain amounts to more than 2 GW located across six communities.

Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar stated: “We evaluate environmental and ecological impacts of every project we develop globally. We are very pleased to have recently obtained the Environmental Impact Assessment for our six projects in Spain."

Founded in 2001, Canadian Solar, has successfully delivered around 82 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world.

Shares of Canadian Solar trade on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CSIQ.