2023-11-16 23:00:00
What is green electricity?
Green electricity is energy produced from renewable energy sources: solar, wind, hydraulic, biomass, etc. It is therefore more ecological than traditional electricity. For a more ecological electricity subscription, you can subscribe to an offer via your traditional supplier or choose one green electricity supplier.
An alternative that appeals!
In France, the share of electricity produced from renewable energies has increased over the years. In 2021, it represented around 25% of total electricity production. This shows a positive trend towards more environmentally friendly electricity production.
The different sources of green electricity
There are lots of ways to produce green electricity ! The local offer is often adapted to the production capacities and climatic characteristics of a territory (waterways, wind, etc.). Here are some commonly used renewable energy sources:
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Hydraulic energy is produced using water energy, usually through dams or hydroelectric plants. Very productive, it provides 70% of green electricity in France!
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The biomass comes from the combustion of organic materials such as wood, agricultural waste, and crop residues. Still marginal, the supply of electricity via biomass is increasing, even if for the moment, it only represents 1 to 2% of the total green electricity produced in France.
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Geothermal energy harnesses the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface to generate electricity in a clean and sustainable way. Using deep drilling to extract geothermal fluid, the heat is then converted into electricity using turbines. This approach allows electricity to be produced consistently, regardless of weather conditions.
How do I subscribe to my green electricity subscription?
You can subscribe online to a 100% green electricity subscription. Since the opening of the electricity market to competition, there are many suppliers ofecological energy. So you are spoiled for choice!
Attention ! In practice, subscribing to a electricity subscription from renewable energy sources does not guarantee that the energy you consume necessarily comes from a wind turbine or a solar panel. This simply guarantees that the equivalent of your electricity consumption, in kWh, will be injected into the network.
Yes: the latter does not differentiate the kWh produced according to their sources…an electron is an electron…but the more consumers will subscribe to a 100% green electricity subscription, the more the energy transition accelerates! By choosing renewable energy, you are investing in the future of the planet. So, are you ready to take the plunge?
An ecological offer guaranteed by a label
The Guarantees of Origin label certifies the renewable origin of electricity. This certificate is in the form of an electronic document, visible from your customer area.
Is green energy necessarily more expensive?
A common misconception is that green electricity is necessarily more expensive than electricity produced from conventional sources. However, this is not always the case. Green electricity prices can be competitive, or even cheaper, depending on the supplier and plan you choose. Some green electricity providers offer competitive ratessometimes similar or even lower than the regulated prices.
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