Canada's Solar Awakening: Unlocking the Northern Advantage

Canada stands at a crossroads.

With clean energy reaching 40% of global electricity generation in 2024, Canada's solar contribution remains at just 1.48% – a stark contrast to countries at similar latitudes generating 15-20% of their electricity from solar. Source

The numbers tell a compelling story: Canada's solar market is projected to grow by USD 2.25 billion from 2025-2029, with the photovoltaic sector expected to expand at an 11.7% CAGR through 2031. Yet this represents just the beginning of an extraordinary opportunity. Source

Countries like The Netherlands (achieving an 18.1% solar penetration) operate at a higher latitude than most Canadian population centers. Montréal sits at the same latitude as central France and northern Italy – regions where solar has become a cornerstone of energy strategy.

Meeting just Canada's electricity growth to 2035 would require only 617 km² of solar installations – less than 0.041% of Quebec's land mass.

Canada's solar moment isn't coming – it's here. The question isn't whether we'll embrace this opportunity, but how quickly we'll seize it.

Discover why Canada's solar market represents one of the most significant untapped opportunities in the global energy transition.