Renewables share of electricity generation in Canada 2010-2021

Published by Lucía Fernández, Feb 8, 2023
Renewable sources accounted for 68 percent of Canada's electricity generation in 2021, up from 63 percent in 2010. Hydropower is the main source of electricity in Canada, while coal represented around six percent of the mix.

Share of renewable sources in electricity generation in Canada from 2010 to 2021

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March 2022

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Canada

Survey time period

2010 to 2021

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According to the source, renewables include hydropower, solar, wind, bioenergy, and other renewable sources.

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