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Electricity generation was 537.2 billion kWh a year. Low-carbon sources dominated electricity generation, including 67% nuclear. It was a net petroleum importer, consuming 1.5 million barrels per day. Solar and wind output had been increasing at a moderate pace.
Electricity Generation
537.2 B kWh
Petroleum Consumption
1.5 M bbl/day
France had a relatively clean power mix, led by nuclear power and renewables.