Problem attributed to the intermittent nature of solar and wind power
RTE publishes up to the hour details of where France’s electricity is coming fromLamax / Shutterstock
Published Monday 08 September 2025 – 07:00
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Some 10% of solar and wind energy was wasted in 2025, according to figures from the electricity distributor RTE, as distribution networks struggle to cope with the rapid expansion of some renewable energy sources.