Electricity generating capacity in Canada 2005-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 14, 2024

In 2023, Canada had an installed electricity generating capacity of over 152 gigawatts. Figures increased by over 30 gigawatts in the period under consideration. Canada relies primarily on hydroelectric power to produce energy. More than half of the country's power capacity is tied to hydroelectric turbines.

Installed capacity of electricity generation in Canada from 2005 to 2023 (in gigawatts)

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September 2024

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Canada

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2005 to 2023

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Total electricity capacity was calculated by Statista based on the figures provided by the source.

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