The hydro power energy supply in France has experienced fluctuating trends from 2013 to 2023, where the supply in 2023 stood at 219.34 thousand terajoules. Year-on-year variation showed periodic volatility, with notable increases in 2013 (20.21%) and 2018 (30.22%), countered by significant declines in 2017 (-17.81%) and 2019 (-12.59%). Over the last two years, the changes have been relatively modest: a 1.74% increase in 2022 and a 0.44% increase in 2023. The 5-year CAGR leading up to 2023 was -1.32%, indicating a slight overall decline in this period but expected to shift to a more stable 0.33% CAGR from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Stabilization in hydro power supply, with small but positive annual growth predicted over the next five years.
- Potential policy changes or technological advancements could improve water resource management and increase hydro power efficiency.
- Climate variability impacts, which could either positively or negatively affect hydroelectric generation capacity.
