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Canada's electricity generation by source 2017

Electric power generation in Canada in 2017, by type (in gigawatt hours)

Canada's electricity generation by source 2017 The statistic shows Canada's electric power generation in 2017, sorted by energy source. At this time, solar accounted for two terawatt hours of electric power generated in the country. Canada is largely reliant on hydroelectric sources for energy production.
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Electric power generation in Canada in 2017, by type (in gigawatt hours)

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Power generation in gigawatt hours
Hydraulic turbine392,647.21
Tidal power turbine18
Wind power turbine28,775.45
Solar2,030.67
Other renewables211.4
Thermal226,561.96
Combustible fuels131,173.41
Power generation in gigawatt hours
Hydraulic turbine392,647.21
Tidal power turbine18
Wind power turbine28,775.45
Solar2,030.67
Other renewables211.4
Thermal226,561.96
Combustible fuels131,173.41

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The statistic shows Canada's electric power generation in 2017, sorted by energy source. At this time, solar accounted for two terawatt hours of electric power generated in the country. Canada is largely reliant on hydroelectric sources for energy production.
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