Types of Renewable Energy

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Click on the links below to learn more about each type of renewable energy, including interactive tools and links to useful websites.
 

Bioenergy

Bioenergy

Technologies now exist to use bioenergy to contribute to Ontario’s energy targets – while reducing our dependence on non-renewable fuels.

Solar

Solar photovoltaic

Ontario is the first province to actively support the development of solar electricity generation by contracting with projects using photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Water

Water

As one of the cleanest sources of electricity, Ontario's waterways provide many opportunities for renewable energy projects.

Wind

Wind

Wind energy promises to provide a significant component of Ontario's electricity supply for decades to come.