France electricity generation: bioenergy (GWh)
France electricity generation: bioenergy (GWh) stood at 23.79 GWh on Oct 18, 2026, according to ODRé – Open Data Réseaux Énergies (RTE, NaTran, Teréga). It is one of the indicators in the Daily electricity table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Jan 1, 2012 to Oct 18, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily electricity table
| Indicator | 18-10-2026 | 17-10-2026 | 16-10-2026 | 15-10-2026 | 14-10-2026 | 13-10-2026 | 12-10-2026 | 11-10-2026 | 10-10-2026 | 09-10-2026 | |
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| Generation by source | |||||||||||
| Bioenergy | 23.79 | 23.93 | 23.76 | 23.8 | 23.91 | 23.57 | 23.79 | 24.43 | 24.62 | 23.81 | |
| Nuclear | 881.73 | 882.82 | 931.59 | 917.69 | 898.76 | 915.58 | 921.81 | 895.93 | 821.33 | 878.98 |
Understanding france electricity generation: bioenergy (GWh)
Electrical energy produced from organic matter, including agricultural biomass, biogas from anaerobic digestion, and renewable municipal waste incineration, is captured in France electricity generation: bioenergy (GWh). This metric records the net electrical output delivered to transmission and distribution networks from biological and waste derived fuel sources. It contrasts with fossil fuel generation rows by utilizing carbon neutral or circular economy inputs, and differs from wind or solar by providing a dispatchable, weather independent renewable supply. The scope includes all dedicated biomass and waste to energy plants connected to public grids, while omitting small agricultural digesters utilized entirely on farm for local thermal needs.
Interpreting this series requires accounting for feedstock supply cycles, such as post harvest agricultural residue availability and municipal waste collection patterns, which influence facility operational schedules. Year on year comparisons provide a reliable baseline, whereas consecutive day movements can appear erratic due to periodic maintenance shutdowns at specific incineration plants. Revisions to early data occur when facility operators reconcile preliminary energy meter readings with official waste processing records. Analysts should avoid assuming bioenergy output fluctuates with weather conditions, as biological plants typically maintain steady thermal generation schedules dictated by fuel storage capacities.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of fuel inputs are classified under bioenergy generation?
- Inputs include agricultural biomass, biogas from organic waste digestion, and the combustible fraction of municipal solid waste.
- Is bioenergy generation subject to weather interruptions like solar and wind power?
- No, bioenergy provides a continuous, dispatchable renewable supply that operates independently of meteorological conditions.
- Why do bioenergy figures occasionally show sudden drops during the year?
- Plants undergo scheduled maintenance and technical overhauls that temporarily suspend electricity production and waste processing.