Canadian Solar Photovoltaic Power Generation

How many solar energy projects are there in Canada?

Canada has 206 major solar energy projects producing power across the country. Canada has 337 wind energy projects producing power across the country. Canada ranked 22nd in the world for installed solar energy capacity in 2020. Canada ranked 8th in the world for installed wind energy capacity by the end of 2022.

What is Canada's role in developing and deploying photovoltaic energy technologies?

Our primary mandate is to help develop and deploy photovoltaic energy technologies in Canada. To this end, two strategic approaches are being taken. The 1 st is to accelerate the deployment of solar power in Canada, while the 2 nd aims at exploiting solar energy's potential, both nationally and internationally.

Why is photovoltaic technology so popular in Canada?

In Canada, Photovoltaic (PV) technology has become a favoured form of renewable energy technology due to a number of social and economic factors, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, deregulation, and the restructuring of electric power generating companies.

How much solar power does Canada have?

Over the last decade, Canada has registered significant growth in solar power generation due to its substantial solar energy resources. In 2010, the country managed to install a total solar capacity of 221 MW. Whereas, at the end of 2022, it already reached 3,325 MW solar capacity.

Is photovoltaic technology gaining ground in Canada?

The rapid growth in the deployment of photovoltaics in recent years indicates that the technology is quickly gaining ground in Canada. Our primary mandate is to help develop and deploy photovoltaic energy technologies in Canada. To this end, two strategic approaches are being taken.

How did Canada's solar energy sector perform in 2021?

Based on the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) announcement about the year-end solar market data, Canada’s solar energy sectors grew significantly by 13.6% in 2021 with a total of 2,399 MW solar capacity, beating the 2,111 MW in 2020.