Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. Find here the data on electricity generation in France, presented either in aggregate or in detail by generation type: nuclear, conventional thermal, hydro, solar, wind and renewable thermal. The graphs illustrate in particular the emergence of new production sectors in the energy mix, with the. As of 2025, the France Energy Storage Systems Market is valued at a significant scale, with projections to reach USD 22,251 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9. 2 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 23. 5 gigawatts, making France the fifth European country for cumulative PV capacity that year.
How much solar power does France have?
Solar power in France including overseas territories reached an installed capacity figure of 24.5 gigawatts (GW) at the end of 2023, up from 17.1 GW at the end of 2022 and just 11.2 GW in 2020. The country currently has the eleventh-most solar capacity in the world and the fourth-most in Europe, behind Germany, Spain, and Italy.
The average size of residential solar PV systems is estimated to be 3.24 kW moving to 2030. The technical potential for residential solar PV in France is estimated at 34,810 MW. The payback time for residential Solar PV in France is 25.1 years as of 2015.
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.
A solar power system can be used to supply all your energy needs, although in France it's usually combined with an electric or gas heating system, as solar power cannot usually be relied upon year-round for heating and hot water.