The color of solar panels plays a role in how much sunlight they absorb. Darker colors also tend to heat up more in direct sunlight. . Black and dark blue surfaces absorb most of the solar spectrum, reducing reflection and maximizing electricity generation. An attractive design can increase property values, encouraging wider adoption. .
French gross production of electricity was 557 (TWh) in 2014, slightly down from 570 and 567 TWh produced in 2008 and 2004, respectively. France is the world's 9th largest producer of electricity. France is also the world's second largest producer of nuclear electricity, behind the United States and ahead of Russia and Korea. In terms of nuclear's share on the total domestic, Franc.