In 2023, the gross inland consumption of solar photovoltaic energy in France stood at 19.74 thousand gigawatthours. Looking at the forecast data, the consumption is expected to increase consistently year-on-year from 2024 to 2028. Specifically, the expected consumption figures are as follows: 21.54 in 2024, 23.44 in 2025, 25.32 in 2026, 27.18 in 2027, and 29.03 in 2028 thousand gigawatthours. These figures translate to an average year-on-year growth rate of around 8.7%. Over the last two years, the trend reflects a steady increase, corroborating the overall upward trajectory.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in photovoltaic cells, potential government policy changes favoring renewable energy, and economic factors that could influence investment in solar infrastructure. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for accurately forecasting and maximizing the benefits of the growing solar photovoltaic sector in France.
