CALGARY, AB, Nov. 26, 2025 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
CER's latest publication shows wind leading planned renewable power capacity additions, with Quebec, Alberta, and B.C. at the forefront.
Wind power is set to dominate Canada's power growth over the next five years, accounting for about 70% of planned renewable capacity additions, according to a new online publication from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).
The publication, Renewable Energy in Canada: Current Status and Near-Term Developments, highlights that wind projects lead Canada's planned power additions, with 6,206Â MW of new wind by 2030. Solar follows with 2,337Â MW and hydroelectricity with 202Â MW. Altogether, these projects could add more than 8,745 MW of renewable capacity. By 2030, renewables would make up 72.9% of Canada's electricity capacity, up from 70.5% in 2025.
Based on planned projects, Quebec will lead the country's growth in renewable power capacity over the next five years, followed by Alberta and British Columbia. Another important trend is the growing number of renewable power projects owned by, or developed in partnership with, Indigenous Peoples. These partnerships are expanding across Canada, creating opportunities for Indigenous communities to participate directly in the renewable power sector.
Canada remains a world leader in renewable power, generating almost two-thirds of its electricity from renewables with hydro as the dominant source. The country also has one of the world's lowest carbon intensities for electricity.
These findings are available in this interactive online publication, which provides a comprehensive look at Canada's renewable energy landscape, including historical trends and planned projects through 2030. Readers can explore their own province or territory to discover local stories, compare regions, and dive into the diversity of energy sources shaping Canada.
The CER produces neutral, fact-based energy analysis to inform the energy conversation in Canada. This publication is part of a portfolio of products on energy supply, demand and infrastructure that the CER regularly publishes as part of its ongoing market monitoring.
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"Over the past decade, declining capital costs, evolving policy frameworks and improved efficiency have made renewable projects in Canada, both large and small, cost-competitive with conventional electricity sources."
Darren ChristieChief EconomistCanada Energy Regulator
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Contacts: Karen Ryhorchuk, Communications Officer, Canada Energy Regulator, Email:
Karen.Ryhorchuk@cer-rec.gc.ca, Telephone: 403-671-9756
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