France Aims for 41% Renewables in Energy Mix by 2030

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The French government has submitted its final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission, setting an ambitious target of 41.3% renewables in its final energy consumption by 2030. France aims to achieve a total final energy consumption of 1,381 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2030, with 570 TWh sourced from renewables. The plan also outlines specific capacity targets, including 54-60 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) capacity, 33-35 GW of onshore wind, and 3.6 GW of offshore wind by 2030. Additionally, the country plans to commit 9.9 GW of new nuclear capacity by 2026.

The NECP aligns with France's broader goals of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To contribute to the EU's Renewable Energy Directive, which sets a 42.5% target for renewables, France is required to meet at least 44% of its final energy consumption from renewable sources by 2030. This plan marks a significant step in France's commitment to transitioning toward a more sustainable energy future.

Industrial info is tracking 2,405 renewable-energy projects in France, including nuclear energy, worth US$227.44 billion. Subscribers to Industrial Info's Global Market Intelligence (GMI) Power Project Database can click here for a full list of projects.

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