Canadian Solar, Mecosun, achieve Pass’Innovation certification from the CTSB

August 22, 2012
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Canadian Solar and its French PV integrator partner Mecosun have achieved Pass’Innovation certification from the French Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (CTSB).The testing confirms Canadian Solar’s PV panels integration with Mecosun’s MV€ system and aims to enable attainment of insurances and funding from French government authorities.

The Pass’Innovation certification means to guarantee the quality of the integration of Canadian Solar panels with Mecosun’s MV€ system for industrial and agricultural roofs. Panels certified include the CS6-P, poly- and monocrystalline modules as Canadian Solar’s ELPS modules.

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“We are pleased to achieve this latest certification,” noted Shawn Qu, chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. “This is another competitive advantage as we can provide additional assurances to customers, installers and banking partners in the French market.”

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