As of 2023, fossil energy's gross available energy in France is estimated at approximately 1.436 million gigawatthours. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a consistent decline: 1.4258, 1.4159, 1.406, 1.3963, and 1.3866 million gigawatthours respectively, revealing a year-on-year decrease of about 0.7%. Over this period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates an average yearly reduction of around 0.5% in available fossil energy.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The impact of policy changes and environmental regulations on fossil energy production.
- The adoption of renewable energy sources potentially accelerating the decline in fossil energy dependency.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency potentially affecting demand trends.
