Growth in the share of renewable energy
France recorded a significant increase in the share of renewable energy in final heat consumption in 2022, reaching 27.2%. This progress, announced in the 2023 Panorama of Renewable and Recovered Heat, reflects an upward trend over several years, rising from 13.3% in 2008 to 22.3% in 2021. Despite this progress, a large portion of heat consumption is still supplied by fossil fuels, representing 45% of the country’s final energy consumption. It is therefore imperative to continue promoting renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
Contribution of Renewable Sources
Among the various renewable and recovered energy sources used in France, wood remains at the forefront with a 63% contribution to renewable production in 2022. Heat pumps also represent a significant share at 22.9%, followed by renewable gas (5.3%) and waste recovery (3.5%). These figures highlight the growing importance of renewable energy sources such as biomass and geothermal energy in the French energy landscape. Diversification of renewable energy sources is essential to ensure a balanced and sustainable energy transition.
Call for Ambitious Policies
Professional organizations are calling for bold policy decisions to accelerate the transition to decarbonized heat. They recommend establishing ambitious national targets, particularly by setting a goal of 55% of heat consumed from renewable and recovered sources by 2030, with a near-total renewable energy heat target by 2050. Additionally, they are requesting concrete measures such as an increase in the State’s heat fund, a trajectory for enhanced support for energy renovation work, and the development of all sectors to increase renewable and recovered heat production. Indeed, it is crucial to invest in ambitious energy policies to achieve decarbonization objectives and ensure a sustainable energy transition.
Source : Le Moniteur