The French largest power distribution system operator (DSO) Enedis has unveiled its electricity consumption scenarios for 2035 and 2050, forecasting an increase in energy consumption by 2035, rising from 343 TWh per year in 2019 to about 396 TWh in 2035. For 2050, Enedis projects an annual consumption range of between 373 and 503 TWh, depending on the country's electrification scenarios. The main drivers are expected to be the growing demand for electric cars, data centers and the electrification of the industry. However, residential energy demand is expected to decrease due to sufficiency and energy efficiency measures. The report does not consider the expected growth of the hydrogen sector, since most of the installations will be connected to the RTE power transmission network.
To consolidate its network that supplies more than 36 million customers, Enedis is following an investment plan of around €5bn per year until 2040, focusing on deploying electric vehicle recharge points.