France’s wind share reaches 12.3% of May 23 generation

May 24 (Renewables Now) - The share of wind power in total generation in France reached 12.31% on May 23 as wind turbines produced 61,560 MWh.

With 25,250 MWh churned out by photovoltaic panels, the share of solar power was 5.05%.

Total power generation for the 24 hours arrived at 500,257 MWh, according to live data by transmission system operator (TSO) RTE.

See below where the power came from.

Energy source	Power output in MWh	Share in %
Biomass	5,632	1.13
Coal	86	0.02
Natural gas	44,792	8.95
Nuclear	277,646	55.50
Oil	2,045	0.41
Run-of-river and poundage hydro	56,974	11.39
Pumped storage hydro	10,314	2.06
Water reservoir hydro	14,217	2.84
Solar	25,250	5.05
Waste	1,741	0.35
Wind onshore	61,560	12.31