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    Wind and hydropower projects in France hit their highest levels in January

    • Last Update: 2022-12-26
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    Recently, the volume of wind and hydropower projects in France was strong in January, and the amount of wind and hydropower increased compared with the same period last year, setting a new record
    in January.

    Grid operators said French hydroelectric power rose 38 percent to 7.
    2 terawatt hours in January, the highest level
    since 2013.

    In addition, compared to January 2017, the electricity production of wind turbines soared by 88%, setting a new record
    of 3.
    9 terawatt hours.

    In January, a sharp increase in renewable power generation dampened demand for thermal (coal, oil and gas) power generation, down more than
    54% year-on-year.
    Solar power generation was also down 17.
    6%
    from January 2017.

    Electricity demand fell 17.
    8% in January as warmer-than-expected weather in January was 5.
    4 degrees Celsius
    warmer than in January 2017.
    Industrial electricity consumption also slowed
    throughout January.

    Due to the decline in electricity demand, the price of electricity in France fell sharply to an average of 35 euros per month
    .

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    Recently, the volume of wind and hydropower projects in France was strong in January, and the amount of wind and hydropower increased compared with the same period last year, setting a new record
    in January.

    Hydropower projects

    Grid operators said French hydroelectric power rose 38 percent to 7.
    2 terawatt hours in January, the highest level
    since 2013.

    In addition, compared to January 2017, the electricity production of wind turbines soared by 88%, setting a new record
    of 3.
    9 terawatt hours.

    In January, a sharp increase in renewable power generation dampened demand for thermal (coal, oil and gas) power generation, down more than
    54% year-on-year.
    Solar power generation was also down 17.
    6%
    from January 2017.

    Electricity demand fell 17.
    8% in January as warmer-than-expected weather in January was 5.
    4 degrees Celsius
    warmer than in January 2017.
    Industrial electricity consumption also slowed
    throughout January.

    Due to the decline in electricity demand, the price of electricity in France fell sharply to an average of 35 euros per month
    .

    (This article first published cable network: /, please indicate the source for reprinting)

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