Wind parks produce 16.42% of France’s electricity on Nov 21

November 22 (Renewables Now) - The share of wind power in total power generation in France reached 16.42% on November 21 as wind turbines produced 211,016 MWh.

Overall, electricity generation for the day stood at 1,285,468 MWh, live data by transmission system operator (TSO) RTE shows.

Solar power plants produced 11,325 MWh, which is equal to a 0.88% share.

See below where the country's power came from on that date.

Energy source	Power generation in MWh	Share in %
Biomass	10,453	0.81
Coal	11,367	0.88
Natural gas	142,750	11.10
Nuclear	741,588	57.69
Oil	4,797	0.37
Run-of-river and poundage hydro	97,046	7.55
Pumped storage hydro	23,981	1.87
Water reservoir hydro	27,957	2.17
Solar	11,325	0.88
Waste	3,188	0.25
Wind onshore	211,016	16.42