Canada’s Ocean Expertise Is Powering the Next Wave of Offshore Wind

Canada's Atlantic coast holds some of the strongest offshore wind potential in the world. For years, abundant hydropower and onshore wind supplied much of the country's electricity. Now, shifting global energy demands, electrification and energy security are accelerating offshore wind development, positioning Nova Scotia at the forefront of Canada’s clean energy transition. 

Nova Scotia offers what developers need: strong and consistent wind speeds, shallow offshore seabeds well suited to turbine foundations, and a highly developed marine economy. Updated legislation now incorporates renewables into offshore regulation, providing greater clarity. 

Nova Scotia plans to license five gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030—roughly twice its current electricity demand. Longer-term studies suggest its waters could support around 60 gigawatts, enough to meet around a quarter of Canada’s current electricity demand.

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