Similar solar power generation in Canada

How much solar power does Canada have?

Canada’s total wind, solar and storage installed capacity grew 46% in the past 5 years (2019-2024), including nearly 5 GW of new wind, 2 GW of new utility-scale solar, 600 MW of new on-site solar, and 200 MW of new energy storage.

How much solar energy will Canada have in the next 5 years?

Solar energy capacity increased by 92% in that 5 year period. Canada is estimated to install at least 10 GW of new wind, solar, and storage capacity by 2030.

How much solar power does Canada have in 2021?

According to the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), the solar energy sector grew by 13.6% (288 MW) in 2021. Canada now has a solar capacity of 2,399 MW, compared to 2,111 MW in 2020. Canada's most valuable source for solar generation is Ontario, sharing almost 96% of its solar power.

How much solar power does Ontario produce?

As of 2021, Ontario generated 5% of the year's 148.3 TWh electricity using solar power . As of 2024, its solar capacity was 2800 MW, which was 52% of Canada's total . Agrivoltaics is gaining attention in Canada as a promising way to combine solar energy production with agriculture.

How many wind and solar energy resources are there in Canada?

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 capacity across Canada. For more information on the current state of the industry, growth and forecasts, see CanREA’s most recent annual data release:

Where is solar power generating in Canada?

Most of the solar power generating potential in Canada is located in the south in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Canada has an overall maximum capacity factor of 6%, compared to 15% in the US. The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) anticipates that solar will form 3% of the country's overall generation by 2040.