Luxembourg solar power generation and energy storage

Luxembourg first emerged as a potential space power five years ago. In February 2016, the Grand Duchy launched its Space Resources programme, a project to prepare for the future use of extraterrestrial minerals, water and gases to provide energy and materials for human activities beyond Earth.

Luxembourg's energy system is characterised by high import dependence and reliance on fossil fuels. In 2018, 95% of its energy supply (100% of oil, natural gas and biofuels and 86% of electricity) were imported. It had the fourth-highest share of fossils fuels in TPES (78%) and the highest share of oil in TPES (60%) among IEA member countries.

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.

Luxembourg is a leader in sustainable finance with financial instruments for clean energy projects, pioneering this type of bond.Luxembourg is a leader in sustainable finance with financial instruments for clean energy projects, pioneering this type of bond.

Luxembourg participates in projects financed by the EU Innovation Fund, which supports innovative industrial initiatives. For example, projects related to energy storage, recycling and carbon capture and storage (CCUS) are being developed to reduce emissions in energy-intensive industries.

Within wind power initiatives, Luxembourg is collaborating on cross-border projects in the North Sea to expand offshore wind power capacity to 120 GW by 2030.within wind power initiatives, Luxembourg is collaborating on cross-border projects in the North Sea to expand offshore wind power capacity to 120 GW by 2030.