France’s low-carbon electricity output surged to more than 95% of annual power production for the first time in 2024, as rising nuclear and hydro generation squeezed the use of fossil fuels.
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France’s nuclear output climbed 13% to a six-year high, accounting for 67% of the country’s total generation. Renewables reached a record 148 terawatt hours, or almost 28% of the total. Hydropower soared to the highest since 2013 amid heavy rains, while wind power receded.