Installed capacity Electricity capacity in France
Solar, wind, hydro and total installed electricity capacity.
TREND
Electricity capacity history
Trend in total, solar, wind and hydro capacity, in MW.
Total capacity158 474 MWSolar25 083 MWWind24 241 MWHydro26 024 MW
MW
Source: Eurostat · EnergyBoard processing.
KEY CONTEXT
What do installed capacities in France tell us?
Latest figures
In 2024, total installed electricity capacity is 158 474 MW. Selected renewable capacities include solar 25 083 MW, wind 24 241 MW, hydro 26 024 MW.
What the indicator measures
Capacities are expressed in MW and describe the power of the electricity fleet available at the end of the observed period. They do not directly measure electricity generated.
Important distinction
Comparing solar, wind and hydro describes the structure of the fleet, but actual generation also depends on capacity factors, weather and plant availability.