Canada produced some 632.2 terawatt hours of electricity in 2019. Until 2050, the amount of electricity generated in the country is expected to rise to 875.9 terawatt hours, given the underlying assumption of an evolving energy market. Between 2005 and 2019, electricity generation peaked in 2017, at 648.2 terawatt hours. Hydroelectric turbines are the greatest contributor to Canada's energy mix.
Electricity generation in Canada from 2005 to 2019, with a forecast until 2050
(in terawatt hours)
Based on the sum of the electricity generation of various primary fuels. Figures were rounded.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, Canada's Energy Future 2021, 2005 to 2019. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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