Canada is a hydroelectricity powerhouse. With its abundant water resources and vast landscapes, it is no surprise that Canada is the third-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world. Today, six in ten Canadian homes and businesses are powered by moving water, which is utilized extensively...
Key Takeaways: Global Leader: Canada ranks 9th globally for installed onshore wind capacity, with nearly 19 megawatts (MW) installed. Powering Provinces: Wind farms now operate in 11 of Canada's 13 provinces and territories, with Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta leading the way. Economic Opportu...
Like many other Canadian provinces, Ontario is a leader in renewable energy. The province has a diverse array of renewable energy systems in place that account for more than one-third of its electricity supply, powering the lives of millions of Canadians. Whether it is hydro, solar, wind, or bio...
Did you know that today's modern fleet of renewable energy technologies cannot exist without non-renewable inputs? This relationship is a crucial paradox of the global energy system that often gets overlooked. Not many people realize that fossil fuels – and their uniquely high energy density – p...
Did you know that Alberta – Canada's oil and natural gas powerhouse province – is a leader in renewable energy? With its pristine mountain and prairie setting, the Western Canadian province harnesses strong winds from the Pacific Ocean that rush across the Rockies and down onto the prairies. It ...
Most British Columbians probably know that their province excels at renewable power generation. The provincial government, via BC Hydro, is proud to advertise that it produces more than 98% of its power supply from renewable sources, mainly from hydropower dams. It’s true, B.C. is a global leade...
Did you know that Prince Edward Island (PEI) is an absolute renewable energy powerhouse? Despite its size, Canada’s smallest and least populated province has long established itself as a leader in wind energy and is a rising star in solar. This dedication has not only shaped its energy landscape...
Did you know that Quebec is a global leader in renewable energy? Home to a vast network of lakes and rivers, the central Canadian province utilizes its freshwater resources to power the lives of millions of Canadians and Americans. In 2021, for example, Quebec generated almost all of its electri...
Canada’s territories – the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Nunavut – are some of the coldest and most remote regions on the planet. While accounting for 40 per cent of Canada’s total landmass, these relatively untapped resource-rich regions represent just 3 per cent of the Canadian populat...
This blog has been edited due to Bill C-59 Canada’s solar industry has rapidly expanded over the past several years, with capacity growing eight times and generation increasing nineteen times between 2011 and 2021. With the continued expansion of new projects across the country, solar power is p...