[PDF] france energy consumption by source

Why is France a big exporter of electricity?

The country is also among the world's biggest net exporters of electricity. The country is increasingly investing in renewable energy and has set a target of 32% by 2030. In its 2021 Country report on France, the International Energy Agency warned that the country is recording delays in terms of meetings its own energy and climate goals.

What is energy consumption?

These figures reflect energy consumption – that is the sum of all energy uses including electricity, transport and heating. Many people assume energy and electricity to mean the same, but electricity is just one component of total energy consumption. We look at electricity consumption later in this profile.

How many Mtoe a year is energy efficient?

In the area of energy efficiency, final energy consumption was 145.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2019, much above the 2020 target of 130 Mtoe.

Does France have an offshore wind strategy?

Offshore wind is taking off slowly, but France remains significantly behind its neighbours in the implementation of an offshore wind strategy and in the pace of deployment.