In 2024, hydroelectric plants had the highest installed capacity of any energy source used for electricity generation in Canada, with a capacity of 83 gigawatts. This was more than three times the capacity of gas-fired turbines, hydraulic turbines are the main source of electricity generation in Canada.
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Ember. (April 13, 2026). Installed electricity capacity in Canada in 2024, by source (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/917150/capacity-of-energy-canada-by-resource/
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