What percentage of France's electricity is renewable?

During 2016, renewable electricity accounted for 19.6% of France's total domestic power consumption, of which 12.2% was provided by hydroelectricity, 4.3% by wind power, 1.7% by solar power and 1.4% by bio energy.

Does France support the energy transition for green growth?

The French Government has continuously supported the Energy Transition for Green Growth, and on par with it, the government has dedicated a huge chunk of public investments for energy and ecological transitions.

Will France have a large offshore power plant in 2023?

France is committed to developing a large offshore capability, with the first 500 MW of capacity scheduled to come online by 2018. By 2023, France could have up to 11 GW of offshore wind and marine energy.

Who is Q Energy Europe?

Q ENERGY France Q ENERGY Europe GmbH is a renewable energy solutions provider specializing in on-shore and off-shore wind projects, energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects. They offer reliable, cost-effective, and decarbonized solutions to support the energy transition to renewables. 11. Direct Energie

What are France's renewable targets?

A key component of France's renewable target is the commitment to greatly increase energy efficiency, particularly for buildings and thermal insulation. Heat wastage is targeted to be reduced by 38% by 2020. The renewable targets are also intended to stimulate new trades and changes to existing trades to enable green growth.

What is the future of hydroelectric power in France?

Hydroelectric power is already well developed in France but is targeted to grow 500–750 MW by 2023. Solid biomass accounted for the largest share of renewable energy consumption in the heating and cooling sector at 8,661 ktoe (thousand tonnes of oil equivalent) in 2014. The next-largest source was provided by heat pumps at 1,794 ktoe.