Electrify as much of the economy as you possibly can, and decarbonize it primarily with renewables.
Lord Adair Turner, writing about Canada in the Globe & Mail
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and regulated utility company with assets across North America. The Corporation acquires and operates green and clean energy assets including hydroelectric, wind, thermal, and solar power facilities, as well as sustainable utility distribution businesses (water, electricity and natural gas) through its two operating subsidiaries: Liberty Power and Liberty Utilities. Oakville
Aslan Technologies is a design and manufacturing company serving the chemical, water, and wastewater treatment industries. Since 1992, we have delivered innovative and sustainable solutions to hundreds of industries, municipalities, and government and non-government agencies around the world. Burlington
Biome Renewables is an industrial design firm that employs the power of nature to create a sustainable future. Our biomimetic design process applies innovative thinking to continually improve our products, our company, and our world. Toronto
Boralex is a major player in renewable energy specializing in four sectors of activity: wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and storage. We have been based in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada, for 30 years and have since expanded our horizons and established our business in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. Kingsley Falls, Quebec
In 2005, Bullfrog Power emerged on the energy scene with a visionary goal: to transform the electricity landscape in Canada. We offered homes and businesses a green choice where previously there wasn’t one: energy. Our proposition was simple: bullfrogpower your home or business, and we ensure the energy put on the grid on your behalf is from clean, renewable sources. We wanted to set in motion a new movement in Canada—one that would help build healthier energy systems, powered by wind, water and the sun. Toronto, Oakville (Vancouver, Calgary)
CanadianSolar’s mission [is] to foster sustainable development and to create a better and cleaner earth for future generations by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. …We have grown into one of the world’s largest solar photovoltaic products and energy solutions providers, as well as one of the largest solar power plant developers globally. Guelph
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Clear Blue Technologies, the Smart Off-Grid company, was founded on a vision of delivering clean, managed, “wireless power” to meet the global need for reliable, low-cost, off-grid power for lighting, telecom, security, Internet of Things devices, and other critical systems. Toronto
A celebrated Dalhousie University professor, Jeff Dahn has nurtured a network of battery entrepreneurs who call themselves the “Dahn lab” graduates. They’re powering an unlikely, Halifax-based research hub for batteries designed to replace fossil fuels. Upon winning the Olin Palladium Award on October 9, 2023, Dahn said, “It’s a war on climate change. We need every sensible energy storage technology to store energy from solar and wind.”
Founded in 2012, e-Zn is a Toronto based corporation that has developed a breakthrough electrochemical technology, the Zn Reactor, for storing energy in zinc metal. This economical energy storage solution will make renewable energy such as solar and wind economic, competitive, and reliable. Toronto
Fisher River Cree Nation has launched the biggest solar project in Manitoba. The 1-megawatt facility has almost 3,000 solar panels and was built entirely by Indigenous employees. The project’s focus is to generate revenue for the community and inspire other First Nations to pursue renewable energy solutions. The farm is a source of Bullfrog Power’s green energy.
In addition to generating revenue and training local workers in solar installation, we’re also starting a conversation about large-scale green energy. We want to show both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities that ambitious renewable energy projects are possible without further harming the environment.
Fisher River Cree Nation Chief David Crate, speaking about Fisher River Cree Nation Solar Farm
Grasshopper Energy is a global developer and asset owner headquartered in Canada. Founded in 2007 by Azeem M. Qureshi, it currently owns $1.8 billion of assets and has a development pipeline of $6.5 billion in various countries around the world. Mississauga
Green Energy Ontario offers innovative, economic and environmentally-conscious energy solutions to Affordable Housing Projects across Southern Ontario [and] provides energy assessments and energy audits of your property so you are able to make informed decisions about your energy needs. Toronto
If you’re wondering where the major advances in cleantech innovation are taking place, there’s a good chance they’re in Ontario – Canada’s powerhouse for cleantech growth.
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GreenMantra Produces value-added synthetic waxes, polymer additives, and other chemicals from recycled plastics. We are the first company in the world to upcycle post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics into synthetic polymers and additives that meet specific performance requirements for industrial applications. We are advancing a more circular economy where plastics are beneficially reused rather than landfilled.
Guelph Solar: Everyone has their thoughtful, unique reasons for purchasing solar panels. Maybe you are looking at installing solar panels on your home or business because you want to save money and divert a greater portion of your financial resources towards the people you love. Perhaps you are concerned about the state of our environment and want to safeguard the planet for the people you love. Guelph
Hydrogenics, a Cummins Inc. company, is the worldwide leader in designing, manufacturing, building and installing industrial and commercial Hydrogen generation, Hydrogen fuel cells and MW-scale energy storage solutions. Mississauga
Hydrostor is the world’s leading developer of Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) projects, enabling the transition to a cleaner, more affordable and more flexible electricity grid. Toronto
Lystek International is an organic materials recovery firm that is helping municipalities and other generators reduce waste, costs, odors and greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative approach to biosolids and organics management. Cambridge
Morgansolar is making sunlight the most widely used and affordable energy source in the world. Toronto
Northland Power is a power producer dedicated to developing, building, owning and operating clean and green power infrastructure assets in Canada, Europe and other selected global jurisdictions. Our facilities produce electricity from clean-burning natural gas and renewable resources such as wind, solar and biomass. We have a long track record of 32 years in business. Toronto
Pondtech designs and operate scalable bioreactors that use our society’s most abundant product – industrial greenhouse gases – and our specialized growing systems to cultivate algae and other crops. Our systems effectively close the carbon loop and create wealth from waste. Markham
Leading Renewable Energy Provider Potentia is changing the face of energy. Beyond consistently delivering safe solutions and quality service, our team of creative problem-solvers takes a collaborative and community-first approach to actively build the future of energy.
Sentinel Solar is a 100% Canadian owned distribution company, helping North America generate more, power more and save more with solar energy. We carry a wide range of solar power products and offer a full suite of turn-key solutions suitable for any grid tie and off-grid solar energy project. Concord
Founded in Alberta to grow in a booming industry with the latest remote sensing technology, Western Wind Services is meeting the needs of a demanding industry. Providing LIDAR rentals and remote power solutions.
Industry Associations & Energy Organizations
The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) is the collective voice of Canada’s geothermal energy industry with a focus on the power generation from geothermal energy resources and industry-scale direct use. As a non-profit industry association, we represent the interests of our member companies with the primary goal of unlocking the country’s tremendous geothermal energy potential. Geothermal energy can provide competitively-priced, renewable, round-the-clock energy to the Canadian market.
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. We work to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. Our diverse members are uniquely positioned to deliver clean, low-cost, reliable, flexible and scalable solutions for Canada’s energy needs.
[Clean Energy Canada’s] mission is to accelerate the transition to a renewably powered economy. Over the years, we’ve developed a winning combination of strategies to achieve this goal: Getting the story out, Bringing people together, Inspiring policy leadership, Engaging Canadians.
…Ontario’s clean technology sector needs a unified voice. We need to promote our good work, continue to attract top talent, and secure support to grow leading companies. Our sector also needs a seat at decision-making tables. It’s time for Canada’s largest and most industrialized province to champion the clean technology sector. Formed by experienced clean technology leaders in January 2019, the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA), aims to be that voice and champion.
Looking for Cleantech conferences & summits? See OCTIA’s Events list.
The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is a not-for profit, member based organization promoting the sustainable development of waterpower resources in Ontario. Since 2001 the OWA has been representing the common and collective interests of the waterpower industry. To date membership has grown to over 150 organizations. Our membership includes generators, engineering firms, environmental consultants, legal, project financing and insurance firms, First Nations communities and other organizations, all sharing the common interest of advancing waterpower in Ontario.
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is focused more directly on its role as the leading provincial industry association advocating for the development and growth of all businesses involved in the sustainable energy sector, starting with technology developers and manufacturers…OSEA supports the development and growth of all green sustainable technologies including innovative biomass energy, district energy, hydrogen fuel cell, lake water cooling, micro-wind turbines, nanotechnology coatings, run-of-river hydro, solar thermal and numerous other technologies in addition to the solar photovoltaic and large scale wind turbines we have watched expand exponentially.
The Pembina Institute is working to solve today’s greatest energy challenges — reducing the harmful impacts of fossil fuels while supporting the transition to an energy system that is clean, safe and sustains a high quality of life. We provide our expertise to industry and government leaders, and we advocate for a strong, science-based approach to policy, regulation, environmental protection and energy development.
Cleantech beyond Ontario
NOVONIX provides revolutionary solutions that enable the adoption of clean energy through the development of innovative technologies and high-performance materials to service the electric vehicle and energy storage marketplace.