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The Netherlands generates way more solar power than Canada. Here's how they do it - Global investment in solar power now tops all other energy generation technologies combined, says IEA (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 10 months ago by LimpRimble to c/canada
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While Canada lags behind in solar adoption, many places including Germany, China, Japan and even the United States are moving quickly.

In fact, on certain days, some places are generating so much energy, the price to purchase it is dropping below zero, prompting concerns about storage capacity for the abundant power source.

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[–] Poutinetown 34 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (10 children)

I don't think it's fair to look at Canada as a monolith. Quebec is generating most of its energy from hydro, whereas Ontario relies on a well established nuclear energy infrastructure. Provinces that need to change are Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta.

Edit: Manitoba actually relies on hydro for 97% of their usage. So correction: only Alberta and Saskatchewan!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Manitoba doesn't belong on that list. Manitoba's electricity comes from 100% renewable sources (~97% hydro, ~3% wind, and 0% fossil fuels).

[–] Poutinetown 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Yeah I forgot Manitoba was mostly relying on hydro!

[–] kent_eh 1 points 10 months ago

And is exporting a percentage of that hydro to other jurisdictions as well.

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