France electricity generation: wind (gross)
France electricity generation: wind (gross) stood at 3,003.79 GWh in Aug 2026, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Monthly energy balances table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1981 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly energy balances table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation | |||||||||||
| Wind, gross | 3,003.79 | 2,975.99 | 2,912.48 | 2,645.57 | 3,549.45 | 4,626.36 | 6,518.9 | 6,161.25 | 5,942.97 | 5,513.91 | |
| Solar photovoltaic, gross | 4,815.83 | 5,353.21 | 5,090.08 | 4,716.61 | 4,044.57 | 3,536.17 | 1,710.44 | 1,271.12 | 1,117.46 | 1,561.44 |
Understanding france electricity generation: wind (gross)
Capturing total electrical energy produced by wind turbines at the generator terminals before deducting any internal station or turbine idling losses defines gross wind generation. This series measures the absolute kinetic energy converted into electricity across all wind farms without accounting for the power required to operate yaw motors, blade heaters, or substation transformers. It differs from net wind figures by omitting these auxiliary station deductions.
Analyzing gross wind output requires focusing on meteorological wind patterns rather than operational adjustments, as auxiliary loads remain relatively constant. Month-on-month comparisons can be misleading due to atmospheric volatility; examining corresponding months across multiple years is necessary to identify true capacity trends. Revisions occur when farm operators correct telemetry data or integrate newly certified turbine arrays. A common mistake is comparing gross wind output directly with net consumer demand without factoring in transmission and auxiliary losses.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the distinction between gross and net wind generation?
- Gross generation measures total electrical output at the turbine terminals before subtracting internal facility power consumption.
- Why are sequential monthly comparisons unreliable for wind power?
- Wind speeds fluctuate randomly due to weather systems, causing output to vary wildly between adjacent months.
- Does this metric include small, non-grid-connected wind turbines?
- No, it is restricted to installations that report generation data to the electrical grid authorities.