Green Patents

Green Patents

The PowerBI dashboard categorizes Canadian patents related to green technologies using the Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC) system, encompassing the following sectors:

1. Technologies for Adaptation to Climate Change: This category includes innovations such as flood defense systems, drought-resistant agricultural methods, and infrastructure designed to withstand extreme weather events.

2. Climate Change Mitigation in Buildings and Appliances: Technologies here involve energy-efficient building materials, smart thermostats, and advanced insulation techniques aimed at reducing energy consumption in residential and commercial structures.

3. Capture, Storage, Sequestration, or Disposal of Greenhouse Gases (GHG): This encompasses methods like carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, which trap CO₂ emissions from industrial sources and store them underground to prevent atmospheric release.

4. Mitigation Technologies in Wastewater and Waste Management: Innovations include anaerobic digestion processes that convert waste into biogas, advanced recycling systems, and wastewater treatment methods that reduce methane emissions.

5. Mitigation in Transportation: This sector covers electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, biofuels, and advancements in public transportation systems designed to lower carbon emissions.

6. Mitigation in Goods Production and Processing: Technologies involve energy-efficient manufacturing processes, utilization of renewable energy in production lines, and methods to reduce emissions in industries like cement and steel production.

7. Mitigation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): This includes energy-efficient data centers, low-power computing devices, and software solutions that optimize energy use in ICT operations.

8. Reduction of GHG Emissions in Energy Generation and Distribution: Technologies such as wind turbines, solar panels, and smart grid systems that enhance the efficiency of energy transmission and distribution fall under this category.

9. Smart Grids and Power Network Systems Integration: Innovations include advanced metering infrastructure, demand response technologies, and integration of renewable energy sources into the power grid to improve efficiency and reliability.

Source of data used in this Dashboard: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

The dashboard reveals a dynamic trajectory in Canadian patents related to green technologies, illustrating distinct trends across various sectors from the early 1990s to the present. Notably, Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in Energy Generation, Transmission, or Distribution leads with the highest number of patents, reflecting Canada’s prioritization of decarbonizing the energy sector through innovations in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid optimization. Climate Change Mitigation Technologies in Transportation also shows a marked upward trend, indicating a substantial focus on reducing emissions from transport, likely through advancements in electric vehicles, biofuels, and public transit systems. Technologies for Adaptation to Climate Change and Mitigation Technologies in Wastewater Treatment and Waste Management demonstrate steady growth, suggesting a balanced approach towards both mitigation and adaptation. The relatively recent uptick in patents related to Smart Grids and Power Network Systems Integration underscores Canada’s commitment to improving energy efficiency and supporting renewable energy integration. Overall, the data underscores Canada’s proactive role in green technology innovation, particularly in high-impact areas like energy and transportation, aligned with global climate goals.