Solar Photovoltaics: Energy for the Future

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Solar photovoltaics (PV) is currently the fastest-growing renewable energy source in the world. This growth suggests that, in the coming years, this form of energy will play a prominent role in the energy portfolios of nations, including Canada. The country’s solar potential also opens up promising avenues for integrating PV, particularly at off-grid sites currently powered by fossil fuels.

Highlights

• Between 2006 et 2016, the global solar PV market recorded an average annual growth rate of 50%.
• In 2017, Canada's installed solar PV capacity reached 2,900 MW, placing Canada 14th^e global ranking of countries that generate electricity from solar power.
• The solar PV potential of Quebec's major cities is comparable to or greater than that of several cities ranked among the world's leading solar PV powerhouses

Webinar

A webinar on solar photovoltaics (PV) will be held on November 8.Click here to find out all the details and sign up.