Primary energy consumption in France decreased since 2000, peaking at 11.3 exajoules in 2004. By 2020, figures decreased to 8.7 exajoules. Primary energy refers to energy harvested directly from natural resources, before being transformed into electricity or other secondary or tertiary energy forms. It includes both fossil fuels and renewable sources.
Primary energy consumption in France from 2000 to 2020*
(in exajoules)
* Primary energy comprises commercially-traded fuels, including modern renewables used to generate electricity.
Further information on the methodology can be found here.
Figures were restated based on the latest report.
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