Power sector carbon intensity outlook in France 2020-2050
Nuclear power in France accounts for more than 70 percent of the country's total power generation.
The power sector in France emitted 57.3 grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt-hour (gCO2/KWh) of electricity generated in 2020. Projections show that in 2050, France's power sector will emit roughly 23.2 gCO2/KWh. One reason for France's relatively low carbon intensity is its use of nuclear power. Unlike fossil fuels such as coal, nuclear power does not produce direct CO2 emissions.