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Financial Statement Schedule I - STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements      
Net income $ 102,983 $ 65,275 $ 173,316
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax of nil):      
Foreign currency translation adjustment 39,305 (41,786) (75,687)
Comprehensive income attributable to Canadian Solar Inc. 137,352 33,291 91,948
Parent Company      
Condensed Financial Statements      
Net income 99,572 65,249 171,861
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax of nil):      
Foreign currency translation adjustment 37,780 (31,958) (79,913)
Comprehensive income attributable to Canadian Solar Inc. $ 137,352 $ 33,291 $ 91,948