Nuclear power accounted for the majority of France's installed electricity capacity, with 41 percent of the total installed capacity in 2023. The installed electrical capacity of nuclear power was over 61 gigawatts. Hydropower followed, with an installed capacity share of 17 percent.
Distribution of installed electricity capacity in France in 2023, by energy source
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