France Achieves Pre-COVID Electricity Production Levels with Record Low Carbon Output

In 2024, 95% of France's electricity was generated from low-carbon sources, driven by nuclear recovery and renewable energy growth.

France's electricity production in 2024 reached 536.5 TWh, matching pre-COVID levels last seen in 2019.
Low-carbon electricity accounted for 95% of the total, a record high, with nuclear energy contributing 67.41% of the output.
Renewable energy production hit a historic 148 TWh, making up 27.6% of the total, with significant growth in solar and wind energy.
Fossil fuel-based electricity generation fell to its lowest level since the 1950s, with a combined output of 19.9 TWh, less than solar energy alone.
Hydropower production reached its highest level since 2013, while nuclear output rebounded strongly after years of challenges, including corrosion issues in 2022.