According to the latest data released by French power grid operator Enedis, France deployed approximately 921 megawatts of new photovoltaic systems in the fourth quarter of 2023. Throughout 2023, the country added 3135 megawatts of solar power generation.

The results showed a 30% increase in solar power generation compared to 2022, when approximately 2.6 gigawatts of solar energy were installed. In 2021, the country added 2.8 gigawatts of photovoltaic power generation.

Enedis stated that the figures for 2023 are temporary, so the total number may actually be higher. The power grid operator stated that one-third of last year's installed capacity, approximately 1122 megawatts, came from photovoltaic systems under the national self consumption plan. It points out that the self consumption photovoltaic power generation has almost doubled, reaching 2256 megawatts.

"This year's results must be recognized and supported," said Daniel Bour, Chairman of Enerplan, a French solar energy association. Logically speaking, according to the new regulatory regulations, these results will be expanded in 2024, and we expect the target to be much higher than 4 gigawatts.Editor/XingWentao