A dynamic year for solar photovoltaic energy with 2,4 GW commissioned but still below 2021

The following conclusions can be drawn:

• The connection volume in the 4th quarter of 2022 stood at 743 MW[1], a marked increase compared to the volume of the 3rd quarter of 2022.
• Compared to the 3nd trimester, this 4rd trimester is marked:
  • by a very strong increase in the “self-consumption” segment (total or partial), with more than 31.000 installations connected, which is an absolute record,
  • by a very strong increase in the segment of domestic installations (<9 kW), with 98 MW connected, which is a level rarely observed,
  • by a sharp decline in the medium-sized roof segment (9 to 100 kW), with 99 MW connected,
  • by a very strong increase in the segment of large roofs (100 to 250 kW), with a connected volume of 71 MW,
  • by an increase in the segment of very large roofs (250 kW to 1 MW), with a connected volume of 12 MW,
  • by a very strong increase in the segment of large installations (1 MW and more), with 439 MW connected.
• The share of photovoltaic electricity in gross electricity consumption in France is 2,34% in the 4th quarter of 2022.

[1] NB: ENEDIS data show different results depending on the evolution of the stock (743 MW) or the value of the 4th quarter (598 MW). The figures from this Observatory relate to mainland France (ENEDIS and RTE), they are slightly different from the figures from the CGDD, because the Observatory does not have access to the connection and queue data of the local distribution companies (ELD ), the latter not being published

• The queue on the distribution network is again marked by an increase but moderate compared to the previous quarter (data not available for projects on the transmission network) and the stock of projects exceeds 14 GW at the end of this 4th quarter 2022.
• As the market price for electricity was high in the 4th quarter, there was once again a positive impact on public charges and on all segments. Since the price of their electricity is lower than the market price, these facilities save public costs.
  

For Antoine HUARD, President of France Territoire Solaire: “This fourth quarter concludes a year 2022 marked by good dynamics in most market segments, but which nevertheless fails to exceed the record set in 2021 at 2,57 GW. To the usual factors that hinder acceleration, such as the time it takes to obtain authorizations or connection times, will no doubt be added this year to more cyclical factors such as the rise in interest rates and inflation on the price of equipment. However, more than ever, the pace of deployment must increase so that solar energy can play its role of shock absorber in the face of the combination of energy and climate crises that we are going through. »