Luxembourg recommends solar power generation for home use

Is Luxembourg a good place to invest in solar energy?

Overall, Luxembourg actively promotes photovoltaic installations and has seen significant growth in the sector in recent years. Government support and various incentives are expected to continue to fuel the development of solar energy in the country.

What is Luxembourg's Energy Policy?

As part of an energy policy geared towards a sustainable, secure and competitive energy supply, this financial aid is aimed at improving the energy performance of single-family houses or apartments. Luxembourg wants to accelerate the timelines for renewable energies in order to reach around 25% clean energy by 2030 and 100% in the long term.

Does Luxembourg have a photovoltaic system?

Photovoltaic installations in Luxembourg are diverse and include rooftop solar, ground-mounted solar plants, floating installations and solar carports. From January 1, 2023, the government reduced the value added tax (VAT) on new photovoltaic installations to 3% and increased subsidies for photovoltaic installations for own needs to 62.5%.

How will Luxembourg contribute to energy independence?

Luxembourg is already participating in cross-border renewable energy projects and is committed to expanding its role in collaborative projects such as those related to offshore wind energy in the North Sea and hydrogen corridors, to contribute to the EU's goal of energy independence.

Does Luxembourg need a new electricity infrastructure?

Luxembourg aims to cover over a third of 2030 electricity demand with renewables, mostly through variable renewable energy (VRE) from PV and wind generation. The share of VRE generation in imported electricity is also expected to increase significantly. Taken together, these factors will require substantial investment in electricity infrastructure.

How has teleworking impacted solar energy demand in Luxembourg?

The high number of sunshine hours in spring coupled with an increase in the photovoltaic surface area over recent years have been key factors in reaching a historical peak of solar energy in Luxembourg in March and April 2020. In addition, teleworking during the weeks of lockdown had a positive influence on electricity demand, which declined.