France s energy storage exports in the first quarter

4 FAQs about France s energy storage exports in the first quarter

How much electricity does France export?

France has proudly reached a new historic peak in electricity exports, with a net balance of 89 terawatt-hours (TWh), surpassing the previous record of 77 TWh set in 2002. This performance highlights the resurgence of French electricity in European markets, thanks to predominantly low-carbon production.

Why did France export a record level of electricity in 2024?

In 2024, France exported a record level of electricity, thanks to abundant decarbonised power generation, according to a report published by the French power transmission system operator (TSO) RTE.

Did France export more power than it imported in 2023?

New analysis by Montel EnAppSys shows that France exported almost 50TWh more than it imported in 2023 having become a net importer in 2022 for the first time in more than 40 years. This analysis describes the value of power imports and exports in Europe during the last six months of the year, comparing it with data from the first half of 2023.

Why was France the biggest exporter of power in Europe last year?

France was the biggest net exporter of power in Europe last year due to low demand and the return of much of the country's nuclear fleet. New analysis by Montel EnAppSys shows that France exported almost 50TWh more than it imported in 2023 having become a net importer in 2022 for the first time in more than 40 years.