France electricity generation: bioenergy
France electricity generation: bioenergy stood at 10.9 TWh in 2025, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Electricity: annual generation, consumption and capacity table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2012 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Electricity: annual generation, consumption and capacity table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioenergy | 10.9 | 10.6 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 10 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 8.6 | |
| Fossil thermal | 18.7 | 20 | 31.7 | 49 | 38.6 | 37.3 | 41.7 | 38.4 | 53.3 | 45 | |
| Total consumption | 446.15 | 442.34 | 438.45 | 453.93 | 471.51 | 448.48 | 471.97 | 477.18 | 480.77 | 482.39 |
Understanding france electricity generation: bioenergy
Measuring electricity produced from organic matter, this metric tracks generation utilizing solid biomass, biogas from agricultural and waste sources, and the renewable fraction of municipal waste combustion. The series counts electrical output delivered to the grid by power plants fueled by organic feedstocks, subtracting internal electricity consumption required to operate the processing facilities. Unlike solar and wind options driven by intermittent weather, bioenergy generation relies on feedstock availability and can be dispatched flexibly to meet grid demands. It differs from fossil thermal categories by utilizing carbon-neutral organic materials rather than finite geological deposits.
Reading this indicator involves accounting for seasonal feedstock supply shifts and plant overhaul schedules, which can result in administrative revisions to initial operational estimates. Annual evaluations offer the most consistent lens for identifying structural trends, bypassing short-term logistical fluctuations in waste delivery or agricultural harvesting. Analysts should exercise caution when comparing bioenergy with other renewables, as fuel supply logistics introduce operational constraints distinct from weather-dependent technologies.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of organic materials supply the fuel for this generation category?
- Feedstocks include solid biomass, agricultural biogas, and the biodegradable portion of municipal waste.
- How does bioenergy differ operationally from wind and solar power?
- Bioenergy is dispatchable and not dependent on weather conditions, relying instead on organic feedstock supplies.
- Why is annual tracking preferred for analyzing bioenergy trends?
- Annual figures smooth out seasonal feedstock supply variations and periodic maintenance shutdowns at processing plants.