Maps of solar resource potential in Canada

This dataset includes daily averages of solar irradiance on tilted surfaces for all of Canada based on the period of 1998 - 2020. The solar irradiance data is available in the following layers at a resolution of about 0.1°x0.1° (~10 km grid spacing) for all of Canada (i.e., 41.6 to 83.1°N, and 52.6 to 141.0°W):

• Four fixed tilts, relative to the horizontal plane, of 0° (horizontal), 30°, 60°, and 90° (vertical)

• Three fixed tilts, relative to the local latitude 0°, +15°, and -15°

• A two-axis tracking surface

For each tilt angle, the irradiance values are in kWh/m2 (per day) for the selected time period.

The data can be viewed as a map service and by downloading the tabular data included.

Refer to the supporting documentation and dataset for more information.