Wind farm energy storage Canada

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 2023, we had 21.9 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:

Is Quebec a good place to invest in wind and solar energy?

Quebec currently has the third-highest installed capacity of wind and solar energy and energy storage in Canada, at more than 4 GW (nearly all wind, with less than 12 MW of solar and 1.8 MW of storage). While this total did not increase in 2023, there is a very strong opportunity for growth in the long term.

How big is Ontario's energy storage capacity?

Ontario’s installed capacity is still the largest in Canada, at more than 7.5 GW (5.5 wind, nearly 2 solar, more than 100 MW storage), and while this total did not increase this year, it will soon, as Ontario invests in energy storage.

How much wind and solar energy will Canada have in 2023?

CanREA’s 2023 data shows a total installed capacity of 21.9 GW of wind and solar energy and energy storage across Canada (brown line). We are already tracking projects that will bring at least 2 GW more to bear in 2024-5 (dotted line).

Does Canada have a wind & solar industry?

In 2023, Canada’s wind and solar industries accounted for more than 4,950 person-years of employment, having increased by 11% this year (up from more than 4,460 in 2022). CanREA advocates provincially and federally to create favourable policy and regulatory environments for the procurement and deployment of wind, solar and energy storage.

How much power does wind produce in Canada?

In 2022, wind energy generated 36 terawatt-hours of electricity in Canada, accounting for 5.7% of total electricity generation, which provided enough electricity to power about 3 million typical Canadian homes. Wind Power Capacity in Canada (2007-2022, in megawatts)