Given the depletion of fossil resources and global warming, the use of renewable energy resources such as wind, photovoltaic, biomass, hydro and geothermal seems to be the most promising alternative to fossil fuels in the short and medium term by providing cleaner and more efficient electricity. In France, 13.6% of the energy produced comes from the above-mentioned renewable energy sources, of which hydroelectricity represents the largest share, at about 9.8%. By comparison, globally, 11.4% of energy comes from renewable sources, but energy production is still dominated by fossil fuels, about 84%. Therefore, it is vital to “decarbonize” our current energy production system through the integration of low-carbon energy sources.
Availability of renewable energy sources