What are the targets for renewable electricity generation in France?

The following targets were set for the development of renewable electricity generation: In 2021, solar electricity accounted for 3% of France’s electricity production. At the end of March 2022, the total installed capacity was 14.6 GW.

What percentage of France's electricity is renewable?

In 2021, 22,5% of electricity generated in France was from renewable sources. In 2021, the proportion of renewable energies as a percentage of France's gross final energy consumption was 19.3%.

What percentage of electricity is generated by hydropower in France?

Hydropower represents half of renewable electricity generation. France aims at a share of 23% renewables in gross final energy consumption by 2020, but had 17.2% in 2019 and 19.1% in 2020 (preliminary data).

Does France have a low-carbon energy mix?

France has a low-carbon electricity mix owing to its nuclear fleet, yet many reactors are reaching the end of their lifetime. The country has started an ambitious energy transition by designing a national low-carbon strategy, carbon budgets, a carbon

Is French energy bill a step backwards?

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables. File photo: Steam rises from the cooling towers of the Bugey nuclear power plant in Saint-Vulbas, central France on July 20, 2023. © Olivier Chassignole, AFP

What is France's energy mix?

The graph represents the evolution of France's energy mix, with an annual and monthly view of electricity generation in France, overall and by technology. The French energy mix is essentially made up of nuclear, hydroelectric and fossil-fired power plants, as well as renewable energies (wind power, photovoltaic solar power, biomass).