In 2023, the total support for coal in electricity generation in France was reported to be slightly below 49.17 million US dollars. The forecast data indicates a steady year-on-year increase over the subsequent years, with projections reaching 61.46 million US dollars by 2028. Year-on-year growth is consistently around 6% over the forecast period. Calculating a five-year CAGR, the average annual increase is anticipated to be approximately 5.64% from 2024 to 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential policy shifts towards renewable energy sources that may impact coal support.
Technological advancements in cleaner coal technologies.
EU energy policies and environmental regulations influencing coal dependency.