Renewable energy capacity in France 2023, by source

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 10, 2024

In 2023, the power capacity of renewable sources in France amounted to over 70 gigawatts. Hydropower was the leading renewable source, with almost 26 gigawatts of energy installed. Wind power accounted for around 24 gigawatts of installed capacity, of which the majority in onshore power plants. 

Installed renewable power capacity in France in 2023, by energy source (in gigawatts)

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March 2024

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France

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2023

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Includes the total capacity of two offshore wind power plants under construction and connected to the grid in 2023, which should be completed by 2024.

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