Find here the data on electricity generation in France, presented either in aggregate or in detail by generation type: nuclear, conventional thermal, hydro, solar, wind and renewable thermal. The graphs illustrate in particular the emergence of new production sectors in the energy mix, with the development of solar, onshore wind and offshore wind power production capacities. The graphs from "Storage" section illustrate, in particular, the development of battery connections to the grid and pumped storage plants.
Production Thermique Fossile [EN]
Evolution of fossil-fired thermal generation
- Incomplete year
- Preliminary data
Informations and sources
This graph presents annual and monthly fossil-fired thermal generation, in total or segmented by type of fossil-fired thermal generation: oil, coal and gas.
The data can be of various kinds:
- Data from RTE meters and distribution network operators. In order to draw up global consumption or production balances, we need to have an aggregated view of all metering data on the transmission and distribution perimeters. These data are only available on the 15th of each month for the month just ended. Although updates are possible for at least 12 months, the consolidated data is very robust from the first date of availability.
Provisional data, derived from telemetry set up by network operators at various points on the power grid, supplemented by estimates for non-telemetered production or consumption. Provisional data provide an initial overview, available very quickly after each deadline; they are not of the same quality as metering data (estimates taken into account, less accurate measurement than metering data, etc.). Graph elements based on provisional data are indicated by a specific pictogram on the portal.
Fossil-fired thermal generation in 2024
Aggregate generation from fossil-fired thermal power plants fell sharply in 2024 compared to 2023. This volume represents a low not seen since 1952.
The level of generation from gas-fired power plants fell significantly, even though gas prices were lower than in the previous year. This is the lowest level since 2014.
Electricity production from coal-fired power plants, which was already negligible in 2023, continued to decline in 2024.
Find all the analyses on fossil-fired thermal generation in the 2024 Electricity Review