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France reaches its highest electricity production in five years, with 27.6% from renewables


In 2024, France achieved a significant milestone in its energy transition by reaching its highest level of electricity production in five years, generating 536.5 TWh, According to the TEN network administrator. A standout factor in this performance has been the sustained growth of non-conventional renewable energies, such as biomass, wind and solar power, which recorded unprecedented figures and solidified their role in the country's electricity system.

Total renewable production reached 148 TWh, representing 27.6% of national electricity generation. Among these, solar and wind energy stood out with significant growth, reaching 70 TWh combined—an impressive increase compared to the 46 TWh produced in 2019. For the first time, solar production surpassed that of fossil fuels, with 23.3 TWh compared to the 19.9 TWh generated from coal, gas, and fuel oil combined.

Towards cleaner electricity and record exports

Thanks to the boost from renewable energy and the recovery of hydropower production (74.7 TWh, the highest level since 2013), low-carbon production (nuclear and renewable) accounted for 95% of total output. According to Maïté Jaureguy-Naudin, Director of Statistics and Data Valuation, this achievement reinforces France's position as a leader in electric decarbonization in Europe, enabling the country to reduce its carbon intensity to 21.3 gCO?eq/kWh, one-third less than in 2023 and one of the lowest globally.

The success in low-carbon production has had a positive impact beyond France's borders. Net electricity exports reached a record 89 TWh, contributing to energy stability in neighboring countries and promoting emissions reductions across Europe.

A key electricity system for the energy transition

The progress in non-conventional renewable energy highlights France's commitment to transitioning toward a more sustainable economy, less dependent on fossil fuels, which still account for 60% of national energy consumption. The next challenge, as noted by Thomas Veyrenc, member of RTE’s Executive Board, is to electrify key sectors of the economy to accelerate decarbonization and reindustrialization.

Thomas Veyrenc, Executive Board Member of RTE and Director General in charge of Economics, Strategy, and Finance, stated: “Restoring high levels of low-carbon electricity production through the recovery of nuclear output, exceptional hydropower production, and the growth of solar energy; record exports; and fossil fuel production at its lowest level since the 1950s: the results for French electricity production in 2024 are excellent. The next step is to electrify our economy, which remains 60% dependent on fossil fuels.”

With a strategic framework focused on the growth of renewable production and improved energy efficiency, France positions itself as a model in developing a sustainable and resilient electricity system capable of addressing the challenges of climate change.

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