About Wind

How Wind Energy Works

Wind energy is now the lowest-cost source of new electricity generation in Canada. There has been more wind-energy capacity installed in Canada over the last decade than any other form of energy.

Wind turbines use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine rotor, which are attached to a driveshaft. The driveshaft then spins a generator to create electricity. This electricity is then delivered to the electricity grid and our homes via electric distribution lines.

The production of electricity from wind energy generates no greenhouse-gas emissions, no air or water pollution, and no toxic or hazardous wastes.

Canada's Installed Capacity

As of December 2022, Canada’s total installed capacity of wind energy was approximately 15 GW, the equivalent of powering over 3.4 million homes with electricity. For more information on Canada’s wind energy industry, wind energy, and the country’s installed capacity, please visit the Canadian Renewable Energy Association’s website: renewablesassociation.ca