Solar photovoltaic energy in France - statistics & facts

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. Despite this high ranking, solar PV power generation was still behind hydropower and wind renewable energy production. However, a 2024 forecast estimated that overall PV capacity additions in France will range between 19 and 41 gigawatts by 2028, suggesting that solar could have a leading role in France’s renewable power sector in the years to come.
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Published by Manya Rathore, Mar 30, 2026

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