Solar energy generation by region in Canada
Canada: Solar energy generation by region was 9.04 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Solar energy generation by region in Canada, 1990–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, solar energy generation by region in Canada stood at 9.04 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and up 212.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar energy generation by region in Canada peaked at 9.04 terawatt-hours in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1990.
Canada ranks 31st of 79 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0046 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.0133 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0304 terawatt-hours | 0.0143 terawatt-hours | 0.109 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.18 terawatt-hours | 0.2556 terawatt-hours | 3.75 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.49 terawatt-hours | 4.07 terawatt-hours | 9.04 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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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 solar energy generation by region in Canada?
- Solar energy generation by region in Canada was 9.04 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar energy generation by region recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 9.04 terawatt-hours in 2025.
- What is the lowest solar energy generation by region recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1990.
- How does Canada rank for solar energy generation by region?
- Canada ranks 31st out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is solar energy generation by region rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.