How Canada Can Lead the Global Clean Energy Shift

Canada’s energy future is at a crossroads. A new report by the Pembina Institute, reveals how prioritizing grid flexibility through interconnections and innovation can unlock the full potential of renewable energy. The report paints a hopeful picture: grids can be reliable, affordable, and sustainable with high levels of wind and solar power. Yet, Canada risks falling behind on this global transition.

Take Alberta, where rising emergency grid alerts expose cracks in the system. The issue? Unexpected outages at gas plants during peak demand. Contrast this with California, where investments in clean energy, storage, and grid coordination helped the state handle record-breaking electricity demand during heatwaves, even exporting surplus power.

The report highlights actionable insights for Canada to catch up. Rooftop solar, for example, has already met 20% of South Australia’s energy demand in 2024, slashing emissions and cutting infrastructure costs. Wind and solar complement each other perfectly, with wind dominating at night and in winter, while solar thrives during the day and summer. Yet Alberta lags in flexibility, with only 4% of its grid covered by storage and demand-response systems, compared to Denmark’s impressive 46%.

Borrum Energy Solutions understands that innovation in renewable energy is critical for building a sustainable future. By harnessing advanced wind-based solutions, they aim to empower dwelling owners with resilience, reliability, and green growth. Together, we can propel Canada toward global leadership in clean energy.