Canadian hydro

Canada is the fourth largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world, after Brazil, China and the US.

FACTS

Total installed capacity

81 GW

Percentage of electricity mix

60%

Long-term sustainability target

40% reduction of emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels; net zero by 2050

Canada is the fourth-largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world, and sources over 60% of its electricity from hydro – with some provinces sourcing over 90% of their electricity from hydro. Canada possesses 81 GW of installed hydro capacity, producing 400 TWh of electricity per year.