The Ministry of Energy Transition published the final figures relating to the development of renewable energies in our country last year last year. Their share in gross energy consumption of energy reached 23 % in 2024. France is thehe second European biomass producer “absolutely“, hydroelectricity, renewable waste and geothermal energy, according to the SDES.
France’s Renewable Energy Share Climbs to 23% in 2024, But Targets Remain Challenging
France substantially increased its reliance on renewable energy sources in 2024, reaching a 23% share of gross final energy consumption – a jump of 2.3% from 2022. The figures, released by the Ministry of Energy Transition’s Statistics Service (SDES), highlight progress spurred by increased production capacity in wind, photovoltaic, and heat pump technologies, alongside a decrease in overall energy demand linked to the ongoing energy crisis and conservation efforts.
This advancement, while notable, underscores the ongoing challenge for France to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals. The nation currently lags behind its trajectory to achieve 33% renewable energy in its final energy mix by 2030 – a target that breaks down to 38% for heating and cooling and 15% for transportation – and must accelerate its transition to align with the European Union’s 32% objective. Here are nine key figures illustrating the state of renewable energy development in France as of 2024:
* 23%: The share of renewable energies in France’s gross final energy consumption for 2024.
* 2.3%: The increase in renewable energy share compared to 2022 levels.
* 0.2%: The comparatively smaller increase observed between 2020 and 2021, demonstrating accelerated growth in 2024.
* 2018/2001: The European directive conventions used by the SDES to calculate the renewable energy share.
* 19.1%: France’s renewable energy share in 2020, marking the baseline for current progress.
* 33%: France’s national target for renewable energy in final energy consumption by 2030.
* 38%: The targeted share of renewable energy specifically for heating and cooling by 2030.
* 15%: The targeted share of renewable energy for the transportation sector by 2030.
* Second: France’s ranking as a European producer of biomass, hydroelectricity, renewable waste, and geothermal energy, according to the SDES.
France’s Renewable Energy Share Climbs to 23% in 2024, But Targets Remain Challenging
France significantly increased its reliance on renewable energy sources in 2024, reaching a 23% share of gross final energy consumption – a 2.3% jump from 2022. The figures, released by the Ministry of Energy Transition’s Statistics Service (SDES), highlight progress spurred by increased production capacity in wind, photovoltaic, and heat pump technologies, alongside a decrease in overall energy demand linked to the ongoing energy crisis and conservation efforts.
This growth, while significant, underscores the ongoing challenge for France to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals. The nation currently lags behind its trajectory to achieve 33% renewable energy in its final energy consumption by 2030 – a target that breaks down to 38% for heating and cooling and 15% for transport. These objectives are set against a european-wide goal of 32% renewable energy integration. Here are nine key figures illustrating the state of renewable energy development in France as of 2024:
* 23%: The share of renewable energies in France’s gross final energy consumption for 2024.
* 2.3%: The increase in renewable energy share compared to 2022 levels.
* 0.2%: The comparatively smaller increase observed between 2020 and 2021, demonstrating accelerated growth in 2024.
* 2018/2001: The European directive conventions used to calculate the reported figures by the SDES.
* 19.1%: The percentage of France’s energy consumption derived from renewable sources in 2020.
* 33%: France’s national target for renewable energy in final energy consumption by 2030.
* 38%: The targeted share of renewable energy specifically for heating and cooling by 2030.
* 15%: The targeted share of renewable energy for the transport sector by 2030.
* 32%: The European Union’s overall renewable energy target for 2030.
France also stands as the second largest biomass producer in Europe, alongside significant contributions from hydroelectricity, renewable waste utilization, and geothermal energy, according to the SDES.
