The geothermal power available for final consumption in France is projected to decline from 33.87 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent (kteo) in 2024 to 25.68 kteo by 2028. This represents a year-on-year decrease of approximately 6.1% over these five years. Noticeably, the consumption dropped from 2023 to 2024 by 6.1%, showing a continuous negative trend. When examining the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, there’s an average annual decrease of around 6.1%.
Future trends to watch for include technological advancements and government policies that support renewable energy, which could potentially alter the forecasted decline. Additionally, fluctuations in energy prices and advancements in geothermal technology could impact geothermal power's role in the energy mix.