Solar & wind farm atlas · Northern America
Solar & wind farms in Canada
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Canada tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
21.2 GW
#14 of 222 countries
Solar PV
4.1 GW
#25 worldwide
Onshore wind
17.1 GW
#9 for wind
Under construction
1.4 GW
planned: 24.3 GW
Facilities tracked
652
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Canada has 21.2 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 652 tracked facilities, ranking #14 of 222 countries in this atlas.
Wind leads the fleet with 17.1 GW (81% of operating capacity), while solar parks add 4.1 GW.
The pipeline is substantial: 1.4 GW under construction and 24.3 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 122% of today’s operating fleet.
About 6 GW (28%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2022, with 2.4 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Ontario (7.5 GW), Alberta (7.2 GW), Quebec (3.9 GW).
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See also: Canada energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Canada
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Plains wind farm | Onshore wind | 494 MW | 2024 | Alberta | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S |
| Forty Mile wind farm | Onshore wind | 482 MW | 2022 | Alberta | Acciona Energía SAU |
| Travers Solar | Solar PV | 465 MW | 2022 | Lomond, Alberta | Axium Infrastructure Inc |
| Seigneurie De Beaupré wind farm | Onshore wind | 364 MW | 2013 | Lac-Jacques-Cartier, Quebec | Gaz Métro-Valener |
| Whitla wind farm | Onshore wind | 353 MW | 2019 | Alberta | Capital Power Corp |
| Rivière-Du-Moulin wind farm | Onshore wind | 350 MW | 2014 | Lac-Pikauba, Quebec | EDF Renewables |
| Jenner wind farm | Onshore wind | 302 MW | 2023 | Jenner, Alberta | Potentia Renewables |
| Henvey Inlet wind farm | Onshore wind | 300 MW | 2019 | Ontario | Nigig Power Corp |
| Lac Alfred wind farm | Onshore wind | 300 MW | 2013 | Quebec | EDF Renewables |
| Blackspring Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | 299 MW | 2014 | Alberta | Enbridge Inc |
| Sharp Hills wind farm | Onshore wind | 297 MW | 2024 | Sedalia Hamlet, Alberta | EDPR Renewable Energy Sources of Greece 1 Sole Proprietorshi |
| K2 Wind Power Facility | Onshore wind | 270 MW | 2015 | Ashfield–Colborne–Wawanosh, Ontario | Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund (ATRF) |
| South Kent wind farm | Onshore wind | 270 MW | 2014 | Ontario | Samsung Renewable Energy Inc |
| Cypress (Alberta) wind farm | Onshore wind | 247 MW | 2022 | Dunmore, Alberta | Community Ownership - Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe) |
| Niagara Region wind farm | Onshore wind | 230 MW | 2016 | West Lincoln Township, Ontario | Enercon |
| Nicolas-Riou wind farm | Onshore wind | 224 MW | 2018 | Quebec | Régie intermunicipale de l'énergie Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madel |
| Gros-Morne wind farm | Onshore wind | 211 MW | 2011 | Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine, Quebec | Innergex Renewable Energy |
| Windrise wind farm | Onshore wind | 206 MW | 2021 | Alberta | TransAlta Corp |
| Bekevar wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | 2024 | Kipling, Saskatchewan | Innagreen |
| Golden South wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | 2022 | Assiniboia, Saskatchewan | Potentia Renewables |
| Melancthon wind farm | Onshore wind | 200 MW | 2006 | Melancthon, Ontario | TransAlta Corp |
| Paintearth Wind Project | Onshore wind | 198 MW | 2023 | Stettler, Alberta | Potentia Renewables |
| Wolfe Island wind farm | Onshore wind | 198 MW | 2009 | Frontenac Islands, Ontario | TransAlta Corp |
| Prince Wind Energy wind farm | Onshore wind | 189 MW | 2006 | Prince Township, Ontario | Brookfield Renewable Energy Group LLC |
| Underwood wind farm | Onshore wind | 182 MW | 2009 | Kincardine, Ontario | Enbridge Inc |
| Armow wind farm | Onshore wind | 180 MW | 2015 | Kincardine, Ontario | Pattern Energy |
| Meikle wind farm | Onshore wind | 179 MW | 2017 | Area E (Moberly Lake/Sukunka Valley), British Columbia | Pattern Energy |
| Comber wind farm | Onshore wind | 166 MW | 2011 | Ontario | Brookfield Renewable Power Fund |
| Le Plateau wind farm | Onshore wind | 160 MW | 2012 | Ruisseau-Ferguson, Quebec | Boralex Inc |
| Des Moulins wind farm | Onshore wind | 157 MW | 2013 | Ruisseau-Ferguson, Quebec | Invenergy LLC |
| Grizzly Bear Creek wind farm | Onshore wind | 152 MW | 2023 | Alberta | Enel Green Power SpA |
| Lanfine wind farm | Onshore wind | 151 MW | 2022 | Alberta | Pattern Energy |
| Centennial wind farm (Canada) | Onshore wind | 150 MW | 2006 | Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Power Corp |
| Massif Du Sud wind farm | Onshore wind | 150 MW | 2013 | Quebec | EDF Renewables |
| Grand Renewable wind farm | Onshore wind | 149 MW | 2014 | Ontario | Six Nations of the Grand River Development CORP (SNGRDC) |
| Jericho wind farm | Onshore wind | 149 MW | 2014 | Lambton Shores, Ontario | Cordelio Power |
| Mesgi'g Ugju's'n wind farm | Onshore wind | 149 MW | 2016 | Lac-Casault, Quebec | Innergex Renewable Energy |
| Mont Sainte-Marguerite wind farm | Onshore wind | 147 MW | 2018 | Quebec | Municipalities of New Year's Eve Saint-Séverin and Sacré-Coe |
| Hand Hills wind farm | Onshore wind | 145 MW | 2023 | Alberta | BluEarth Renewables |
| Dokie Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | 144 MW | 2011 | Area E (Moberly Lake/Sukunka Valley), British Columbia | Innergex Renewable Energy |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Neiges wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1.2 GW | 2026 | Lac-Pikauba, Quebec |
| Burgeo Highway wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Codroy wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | 2026 | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Long Range wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | — | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Port au Port wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 1 GW | 2026 | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Luna Solar Project | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 930 MW | 2026 | Alberta |
| Pohénégamook–Picard–Saint-Antonin–Wolastokuk wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 641 MW | 2026 | Quebec |
| Oyen wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 466 MW | 2028 | Alberta |
| Aira Solar Project | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 450 MW | — | Alberta |
| Homestead Solar Project | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 400 MW | 2026 | Alberta |
| Buffalo Trail Wind Project | Onshore wind | Announced | 400 MW | 2028 | Alberta |
| Hecate Strait Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 400 MW | 2026 | British Columbia |
| Forêt Domaniale wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 378 MW | 2027 | Quebec |
| Brooks (Solar Kraft) solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 360 MW | — | Alberta |
| Nova East Wind | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 350 MW | 2030 | Nova Scotia |
| Windy Ridge wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 340 MW | 2026 | Nova Scotia |
| Sunnynook solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 330 MW | 2026 | Alberta |
| Normandeau Solar | Solar PV | Announced | 325 MW | — | Alberta |
| Saamis Solar | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 325 MW | 2027 | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
| Pe-Na-Koam wind farm | Onshore wind | Pre-construction | 315 MW | 2028 | Alberta |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Canada?
The largest operating solar facility in Canada in this dataset is Travers Solar (Lomond, Alberta), with about 465 MW, in operation since 2022.
What is the largest wind farm in Canada?
The largest operating wind facility is Buffalo Plains wind farm (Alberta), at about 494 MW, operating since 2024.
How much solar capacity does Canada have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 4.1 GW in operation in Canada (#25 worldwide in this atlas), plus 306 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Canada have?
17.1 GW of wind farms are operating (17.1 GW onshore), ranking #9 in this atlas, with 1.1 GW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Canada?
652 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 303 solar PV, 338 onshore wind, 10 offshore wind and 1 concentrated solar.
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Nearby countries
United States 304 GWBermuda 6 MWGreenland 0 MW