From 2013 to 2023, France’s wind power gross electricity production exhibited a generally rising trend, starting at 16.13 thousand gigawatt hours and reaching 41.04 thousand gigawatt hours in 2023. The annual growth rate peaked in 2015 with a 23.65% increase, while fluctuations were observed, including a -7.6% drop in 2021. Over the last five years up to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 7.49%, showing resilience despite intermittent declines.
Looking ahead to 2024-2028, forecasted data indicates continued growth with a more moderate annual rate. The 5-year CAGR is projected to be 3.47%, with an overall growth rate of 18.62% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include advances in turbine technology, integration of wind power with other renewable sources, and policy impacts related to the European Union’s climate targets.
