France’s net electricity exports were the highest in more than 20 years in 2024, boosted by a nuclear fleet that returned to high availability following years of maintenance and modernisation, nuclear society Sfen reported.

Sfen said net electricity exports in 2024 were 89 TWh, of which more than 90% was low-carbon. The 89 TWh surpassed the previous record of 77 TWh set in 2002.

“The French nuclear fleet, following years of maintenance and modernisation, has regained significant availability,” Sfen said.

“With a capacity forecasted to reach 50 gigawatts (GW) by January 2025, nuclear plants have strengthened their contribution to the electrical grid, meeting domestic demand while supporting exports.”