Canadian 2024-2025 Renewable Energy Statistics

General Renewable Energy Information:

Canada is 6^th in the world in renewable energy production, Canada produces 2% of the world’s renewable energy.

The top 3 sources of renewable energy in Canada are: Hydro (67.7%), Solid Biofuels (21.5%), and Wind (6.4%)

Hydroelectricity Information:

Hydroelectricity is the most important renewable energy source in Canada, providing 62% of the country’s electricity generation.

Canada is 3^rd in world hydroelectricity generation, producing 9% of the world’s 4,350 TWh.

Quebec, Newfoundland & Labrador, and British Columbia, are home to the 3 highest capacity hydroelectricity plants in Canada.

Biomass Information:

Biomass is derived from living organisms and/or their by-products. 22% of renewable energy generated in Canada comes from biomass

Wind Power:

Wind energy is one of the fastest growing sources of electricity in Canada and the world. It accounted for 5.7% of electricity generation in Canada.

Canada is 9^th in the world capacity (maximum output of installed systems) of wind power, accounting for 2% of the world total.

The capacity of wind power in Canada has more than tripled since 2011. The generation for wind energy nearly quadrupled since 2011.

Ontario (5,535 MW), Quebec (3,970 MW), and Alberta (3,618 MW) are the 3 Canadian provinces with the highest wind energy capacity.

Currently, the 3 largest utility wind projects in Canada are all located in Quebec.