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Solar Power

Produced from: you guessed it.. the sun

The fun can power the entire planet

Solar plants can last 40+ years

Sunnova in Quebec

Quebec ranks fourth in Canada for solar energy potential, receiving significant solar irradiation, with an average solar system producing 1,183 kWh per kW of panels annually.

Companies like Innergex Renewable Energy and Boralex are actively developing and operating solar farms in Quebec, contributing to the province's renewable energy landscape.

Wind Power

Wind turbines last 30 years

No greenhouse gas emissions

Found in areas with consistent winds

Breezle in Quebec

The province's first commercial wind farm, Le Nordais, commenced operations in 1998, with additional phases following in subsequent years.

Quebec began exploring wind energy in the 1970s, installing experimental vertical-axis wind turbines, including a notable one at Cap-Chat.

Biomass Power

Uses energy from human waste

Comes from organic materials

Carbon-neutral

Florafuel in Quebec

Montreal-based company Enerkem specializes in converting non-recyclable municipal solid waste and biomass into biofuels and renewable chemicals.

Quebec utilizes a variety of biomass sources, including wood waste, forestry residues, and agricultural by-products, to produce renewable energy.

Hydroelectric Power

Over 90% energy converted to electricity

Among the oldest renewables

Found in streams and lakes

Aquabyss in Quebec

Hydroelectric power is the backbone of Quebec's energy production, accounting for approximately 98.5% of the electricity generated in the province.

Hydro-Québec, the province's primary utility, operates 61 hydroelectric plants, including 12 with capacities exceeding 1,000 MW.