Canada's renewable energy sector grew by 10.5% last year

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CanREA’s new industry data shows that Canada is just starting to take advantage of its wind, solar and energy storage potential

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) today announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sectors grew significantly in 2022.   “I am happy to see that, across Canada, the sector grew by an impressive 10.5% this year,” said Phil McKay, CanREA’s Senior Director, Technical and Utility Affairs. “Canada now has an installed capacity of more than 19 GW of utility-scale wind and solar energy, having added more than 1.8 GW of new generation capacity in 2022.”   Of note: Solar is growing particularly quickly—more than... ... More: Official Press Release CanREA

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