Installed solar energy capacity in Canada
Canada: Installed solar energy capacity was 5.77 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed solar energy capacity in Canada, 2004–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for installed solar energy capacity in Canada is 5.77 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and up 268.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed solar energy capacity in Canada peaked at 5.77 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.001 gigawatts, in 2004.
Canada ranks 28th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0098 gigawatts | 0.001 gigawatts | 0.05 gigawatts | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.62 gigawatts | 0.188 gigawatts | 2.83 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.47 gigawatts | 3.07 gigawatts | 5.77 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More energy & mining data for Canada
- Fuel imports 6.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 7.2% (2024)
- Gas production 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 2,062 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 51,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 27.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 4.2% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 46.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is installed solar energy capacity in Canada?
- Installed solar energy capacity in Canada was 5.77 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 5.77 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed solar energy capacity recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.001 gigawatts in 2004.
- How does Canada rank for installed solar energy capacity?
- Canada ranks 28th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed solar energy capacity rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 268.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Installed solar energy capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total solar (on- and off-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts. This includes solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power.