Photovoltaic Technology Status and Prospects: Canadian Annual Report 2012

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Authors: Patrick Bateman, Canadian Solar Industries Association
   Dr. Lisa Dignard-Bailey and Dr. Yves Poissant, Natural Resources Canada

CETC number: 2013-021

Publication date: 2013-06-18

Abstract:

Canada's Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) supports priorities to promote the sustainable and economic development of the country’s natural resources, while improving the quality of life of Canadians. CanmetENERGY, reporting to the Innovation and Energy Technology Sector of NRCan, is the largest federal energy science and technology organization working on clean energy research, development, demonstration and deployment. Its goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technologies to reduce air and greenhouse gas emissions and improve the health of Canadians.

This report outlines:

• Research and demontration activities
• Ontario’s feed-in tariff program
• Alberta micro-generation program
• Industry status
• Market
• Future outlook

For more information about CanmetENERGY’s activities related to solar photovoltaic energy, visit the Solar Photovoltaic Energy section of the website.