Wind, Solar and Hydro Power: Our Renewable Energy Activities in France
In France, we develop, build and operate integrated renewable electricity generation projects across the country. Whether wind, solar or hydro power, we are capable of
The Gabardan Solar Park is a photovoltaic power plant in France with a capacity of 67.5 megawatts (MW). It features 872,300 thin-film PV panels from First Solar, as well as a 2 MW pilot plant utilizing 11,100 solar trackers. All Largest Solar Plants Here is a list of the largest France PV stations and solar farms.
Only in 2008 did France see a significant increase in solar PV installations. From a low point in 2009 to a high point in 2011, PV capacity nearly tenfold. Solar power in France grew steadily in 2015, reaching a total photovoltaic capacity of 6.6 gigawatts by the end of the year, delivering 6.7 Terawatt hours of electricity.
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.
According to a report on behalf of the European Commission by 2020 France would have an estimated 1,484 MW of residential solar PV capacity with 458,000 residential solar PV prosumers in the country representing 1.6% of households. The average size of residential solar PV systems is estimated to be 3.24 kW moving to 2030.
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