Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France
France: Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity was 21.15 gigawatts in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France, 2000–2024
Source: IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in gigawatts.
Analysis
The most recent figure for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France is 21.15 gigawatts, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.3% on the previous year and up 260.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France peaked at 21.15 gigawatts in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.007 gigawatts, in 2000.
France ranks 12th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0453 gigawatts | 0.007 gigawatts | 0.277 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.05 gigawatts | 1.04 gigawatts | 9.94 gigawatts | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.3 gigawatts | 10.89 gigawatts | 21.15 gigawatts | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
More energy & mining data for France
- Fuel imports 12.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.1487 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 2.23 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 4.4% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France?
- Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity in France was 21.15 gigawatts in 2024, according to IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 21.15 gigawatts in 2024.
- What is the lowest solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.007 gigawatts in 2000.
- How does France rank for solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity?
- France ranks 12th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from IRENA (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Solar (photovoltaic) panels cumulative capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Solar photovoltaic (on-grid) electricity installed capacity, measured in gigawatts.