The pie charts illustrate the sources of electricity generation in Germany and France in 2009, focusing on both total generation and renewable energy production.
Germany generated 560 billion kWh of electricity, with conventional thermal power accounting for the largest share at 59.6%, followed by nuclear energy at 23%. Renewable sources contributed 17.4% of the total, with wind power (36.9%) and biomass (39.3%) being the leading renewable sources, alongside hydroelectric (17.7%) and solar power (6.1%).
France, on the other hand, produced slightly less electricity, generating 510 billion kWh. Nuclear energy dominated the French energy mix, making up 76% of total electricity generation. Conventional thermal sources accounted for just 10.3%, and renewables contributed 13.7%. Among the renewable sources, hydroelectric power was by far the most significant at 80.5%, while wind and biomass accounted for 10.5% and 8.1%, respectively.
Overall, while both countries utilized renewable energy, Germany had a more diversified renewable portfolio, whereas France relied heavily on nuclear power and hydroelectric energy for its electricity needs.