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Electricity generation from solar and wind sources in Canada has seen considerable growth since the turn of the century. 2018 saw electricity generation from solar and wind reach gigawatt hours (GWh) and * GWh, respectively in Canada. Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar now make up of Canada's energy mix.

Wind power in Canada

Canada’s installed wind power capacity has seen consistent growth over the past two decades and was projected to reach **** gigawatts by 2050. As of 2020, wind power was the fifth-leading energy source in Canada, producing about **** terawatt hours of electricity. The country’s installed wind capacity is mostly located in Ontario and Quebec, the *** most populous Canadian provinces.

Solar power in Canada

Although solar power makes up a small share of the country's power generation, Canada is home to several large photovoltaic farms, including Sol-Luce Kingston and the Grand Renewable Energy Park, with a capacity of 100 megawatts each. As with wind power, Ontario is home to the bulk of Canada’s installed solar capacity. Interestingly, the Ontario-based Canadian Solar is one of the leading solar PV module manufacturers worldwide.