Key Market Indicators
**French Solar Capacity to Surge to 32,500 Megawatts by 2028** French solar capacity is projected to reach approximately 32,500 megawatts by 2028, up from 20,000 megawatts in 2023. This growth represents an average annual increase of 7.6%. Since the turn of the century, French solar supply has grown at an impressive yearly rate of 15.6%. In 2023, France ranked fifth in solar capacity, trailing behind Spain, which also reported 20,000 megawatts. The Netherlands, Italy, and Spain occupied the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. **French Solar Energy Consumption to Double by 2028** France's solar energy consumption is set to double from 0.23 exajoules in 2023 to 0.45 exajoules by 2028, marking an average annual growth rate of 10.3%. Since 2014, the country's demand for solar energy has increased by 18.8% each year. In 2023, France ranked fourth in solar energy consumption, while Italy led with 0.23 exajoules. Spain and Italy were positioned second and third, respectively, with France following closely behind.
