France added ''record'' 4GW of solar in 2023
France installed 4GW of solar PV capacity in 2023, a “record” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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The exponential growth of the solar photovoltaic energy sector in France has never stopped since its inception in the early 2000s. In 2023, the PV energy capacity in France amounted to approximately 20.5 gigawatts, making France the fifth European country for cumulative PV capacity that year.
In 2023, the PV energy capacity in France amounted to approximately 20.5 gigawatts, making France the fifth European country for cumulative PV capacity that year. Despite this high ranking, solar PV power generation was still behind hydropower and wind renewable energy production.
French grid operator Enedis said that France deployed 4,596 MW of solar in 2024, including 1,567 MW of self-consumption capacity, which accounted for 35% of new additions. The figure set a new record for France's PV sector, surpassing the 3,135 MW installed in 2023, 2.6 GW in 2022, and 2.8 GW in 2021.
This graph provides an annual and monthly overview of solar power generation in France. The evolution of solar photovoltaic generation is an important parameter in the energy transition, as it is a renewable and low-carbon energy. In 2022, solar power generation rose sharply on the back of expanded capacity and good sunlight.
France installed 4GW of solar PV capacity in 2023, a “record” according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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