Canada must build 840 solar-power stations or 16 nuclear power plants
Canada''s Clean Electricity Regulations (Canada, 2024a) require all provinces to fully “decarbonize” their electricity generation as part of the federal government''s broader “Net
Decarbonizing Canada''s energy supply and exports with solar PV
In this study, we examine the complete decarbonization of Canada''s entire energy sector, including energy exports, using solar PV plants installed on marginal land and
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Wind and solar photovoltaic energy are the fastest growing sources of electricity in Canada, while biofuels and electric vehicles also play an important role in reducing the climate impact of
By the Numbers
Canada has only begun to scratch the surface of its vast and untapped wind and solar energy resources. At the end of 2024, we had 24 GW of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage installed
Renewable energy in Canada
Over the last decade, wind and solar power generation in Canada saw considerable growth. Wind energy increased fourfold to 36 TWh, representing 5.6% of 2020''s total electricity generation. Solar
Decarbonizing Canada''s energy supply and exports with solar PV and
In this study, we examine the complete decarbonization of Canada''s entire energy sector, including energy exports, using solar PV plants installed on marginal land and previously disturbed
Canadian Renewable Energy Project Map
A research team at the University of Alberta has updated a database of renewable energy projects in Canada created by Patel and Dowdell in 2019 (click here to
Powering the Clean Energy Transition: Net-Zero electricity in Canada
This brief explains how a shift to clean power generation can offer affordable, reliable electricity, benefiting households and businesses alike.
Canadian Renewable Energy Project Map
A research team at the University of Alberta has updated a database of renewable energy projects in Canada created by Patel and Dowdell in 2019 (click here to view the archived 2019 version). This
Investing in clean power can lead to big pay offs
Canadian provinces can continue to leverage a clean electricity advantage to attract investment and projects. But governments shouldn''t be passive: success will require prioritizing
Powering the Clean Energy Transition: Net-Zero
This brief explains how a shift to clean power generation can offer affordable, reliable electricity, benefiting households and businesses alike.
Energy Fact Book, 2025-2026: Clean power and low carbon fuels
Canada has only begun to scratch the surface of its vast and untapped wind and solar energy resources. At the end of 2024, we had 24 GW of wind energy, solar energy and energy storage installed
Good News For Solar & Virtual Power Plants In Canada
A small virtual power plant experiment in Edmonton, Canada is leading the push for more solar energy in that country.
Canada must build 840 solar-power stations or 16
Canada''s Clean Electricity Regulations (Canada, 2024a) require all provinces to fully “decarbonize” their electricity generation as part of the federal
Powering the Clean Energy Transition: Net-Zero electricity in
This brief explains how a shift to clean power generation can offer affordable, reliable electricity, benefiting households and businesses alike.
Renewable energy in Canada
Over the last decade, wind and solar power generation in Canada saw considerable growth. Wind energy increased fourfold to 36 TWh, representing 5.6% of 2020''s total electricity generation.
Canada Clean Energy in 2025: Wind, Solar & Hydro Facts
Canada is targeting 100% clean electricity by 2035. In 2025, renewables are growing fast. See data, projects, and community benefits.
By the Numbers
Canada has only begun to scratch the surface of its vast and untapped wind and solar energy resources. At the end of 2024, we had 24 GW of wind energy, solar energy and energy
Renewable energy in Canada
SummaryOverviewEnvironmental and clean technology sectorSourcesAgrivoltaics in CanadaProvinces and territoriesResponsibilities of levels of governmentSee also
Renewable energy in Canada represented 17.3% of the Total Energy Supply (TES) in 2020, following natural gas at 39.1% and oil at 32.7% of the TES. In 2020, Canada produced 435 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity from renewable sources, representing 68% of its total electricity generation. Hydroelectric power was the primary source, accounting for 60% of the electricity mix. Over the last decade, win
Canadian Renewable Energy Project Map
A research team at the University of Alberta has updated a database of renewable energy projects in Canada created by Patel and Dowdell in 2019 (click here to view the archived 2019
Canada must build 840 solar-power stations or 16 nuclear power plants
Canada''s Clean Electricity Regulations (Canada, 2024a) require all provinces to fully “decarbonize” their electricity generation as part of the federal government''s broader “Net-Zero 2050”
Energy Fact Book, 2025-2026: Clean power and low carbon fuels
Wind and solar photovoltaic energy are the fastest growing sources of electricity in Canada, while biofuels and electric vehicles also play an important role in reducing the climate impact of transportation.
Investing in clean power can lead to big pay offs
Canadian provinces can continue to leverage a clean electricity advantage to attract investment and projects. But governments shouldn''t be passive: success will require