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Financial Statement Schedule I - STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Condensed Financial Statements      
Net income $ 65,275 $ 173,316 $ 243,887
Other comprehensive income (net of tax of nil):      
Foreign currency translation adjustment (41,786) (75,687) (32,440)
Comprehensive income attributable to Canadian Solar Inc. 33,291 91,948 205,649
Other comprehensive income tax 0 0 0
Parent Company      
Condensed Financial Statements      
Net income 65,249 171,861 239,502
Other comprehensive income (net of tax of nil):      
Foreign currency translation adjustment (31,958) (79,913) (33,853)
Comprehensive income attributable to Canadian Solar Inc. 33,291 91,948 205,649
Other comprehensive income tax $ 0 $ 0 $ 0