Clean Energy Slows in Canada, but Renewables Hold the Key

After steady growth for years, Canada’s clean energy momentum slowed down in 2024. New wind and solar projects dropped significantly, with only 314 MW of solar and 1,434 MW of wind added nationwide, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

However, the outlook remains optimistic despite the setback. Since 2016, clean energy investment in Canada has nearly doubled, along with most provinces expected to launch new power procurement programs in 2025. Renewables now also make up 36.6% of Canada’s electricity mix, increased from 27.6% five years ago. Globally, renewable energy investment is projected to reach $2.2 trillion next year, surpassing fossil fuel spending two-to-one.

As energy security becomes a key driver of national policy, Canada faces a unique challenge of a geography fragmented by 13 provincial grids. Experts continue to call for expanded transmission infrastructure to move clean energy across regions, but these long-term projects take time.

At Borrum Energy Solutions, we know that the clean energy transition cannot wait. Our decentralized wind turbines and towers offer immediate, scalable power solutions. While policymakers work on interprovincial infrastructure, our systems are already delivering reliable, renewable electricity without the need for large grid upgrades.

The slowdown in national clean energy development unearths a big truth: the future of energy in Canada requires more than just big infrastructure but also smart, local solutions like small wind.