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.
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Evolution of power generation in France
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- Preliminary data
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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).
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.
The values displayed contain a partial estimate of photovoltaic self-consumption.
Electricity generation in 2023
The year 2023 was characterized by record production figures for both wind power (50.8 TWh) and solar power (21.6 TWh), which accounted for almost 15% of electricity production.
Hydro-power generation (58.8 TWh), remaining the second-largest source of electricity, showed a marked upturn compared with 2022.
Evolution of installed electricity generation capacity
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- Preliminary data
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France's installed electricity generation capacity is mainly made up of nuclear, hydroelectric and fossil-fired power plants, as well as renewable power plants (wind, solar photovoltaic, biomass). French power production continues to change in 2022 and 2023, driven by the growth in renewable energy sources.
This graph represents the evolution of the French energy mix, with a view to the evolution of installed generation capacity in France, overall and by technology.
The values displayed contain a partial estimate of photovoltaic self-consumption.
Breakdown of main electricity generation facilities in France, excluding solar and wind power plants
- Incomplete year
- Preliminary data
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This map shows the distribution of the main electricity generation facilities in mainland France.
The map shows the capacity of nuclear, hydro, fossil-fired and renewable power generation facilities, aggregated by municipality. Only facilities with a capacity greater than 50MW are included.
Distribution of solar and wind power generation facilities in France, by French department.
- Incomplete year
- Preliminary data
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This map shows the distribution of wind and solar photovoltaic power generation facilities in mainland France, aggregated by French department.
The values displayed contain a partial estimate of photovoltaic self-consumption.