France electricity generation: wind (GWh)
France electricity generation: wind (GWh) stood at 108.95 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation by source | |||||||||||
| Wind | 108.95 | 238.01 | 114.23 | 59.25 | 37.77 | 126.27 | 109.38 | 71.3 | 167.28 | 268.93 | |
| Solar | 70.21 | 72.93 | 81.25 | 117.15 | 100.94 | 74.44 | 89.96 | 84.4 | 83.03 | 83.6 |
Understanding france electricity generation: wind (GWh)
Kinetic energy harvested from atmospheric airflow by utility scale turbine installations dictates the volumes captured in France electricity generation: wind (GWh). This measurement records the electrical energy successfully converted and injected into the transmission grid from both onshore and offshore wind farms. Unlike thermal or nuclear counterparts that maintain steady baseload outputs, this series reflects the highly intermittent nature of meteorological conditions across diverse geographical terrain. The tracking perimeter includes all commercial wind turbine arrays connected to public networks, but excludes micro wind systems operating entirely behind private meters without grid feed in telemetry.
Evaluating this time series requires dismissing short term volatility, as sudden weather front passages can cause production to surge or collapse within a single twenty four hour window. Comparing current output against the identical calendar period from previous years helps filter out transient meteorological anomalies, offering a clearer picture of installed capacity expansion. Preliminary generation figures often undergo revisions as remote telemetry feeds are cross checked with final billing meters operated by regional grid administrators. Analysts must avoid projecting single day wind generation spikes across broader monthly horizons, given the inherent unpredictability of atmospheric patterns.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include electricity generated by small domestic wind turbines?
- No, the dataset is restricted to commercial installations connected directly to public transmission and distribution networks.
- Why is day to day comparison less useful for wind generation than for nuclear power?
- Wind output depends entirely on fluctuating atmospheric conditions, causing rapid and unpredictable variations that resist smooth baseline projections.
- Are initial daily wind generation reports subject to subsequent adjustments?
- Early estimates rely on automated telemetry that is later reconciled against verified settlement metering from regional grid operators.