Where does Luxembourg's electricity come from?

80% of Luxembourg's electricity generation is from renewable sources. 26% of the total comes from wind, 17% from solar, 8% from hydropower, and 29% from 'other renewables' such as bioenergy (plant matter or animal waste). In contrast, the main source of electricity production in France is nuclear power, accounting for 69% of the total.

What is energy in Luxembourg?

Energy in Luxembourg describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Luxembourg. Electricity sector in Luxembourg is the main article of electricity in Luxembourg. Primary energy use in Luxembourg was 48 TWh in 2009, or 98 TWh per million inhabitants.

Does Luxembourg use nuclear power?

Given the coal-heavy mix in Germany, it's not surprising that Luxembourg's consumption mix includes some energy produced from coal. The remaining 42% of imported energy comes from France and Belgium: about an even split between them. This means that Luxembourg's electricity mix does include some energy generated by nuclear power in these countries.

How much electricity does Luxembourg use?

Electricity sector in Luxembourg is the main article of electricity in Luxembourg. Primary energy use in Luxembourg was 48 TWh in 2009, or 98 TWh per million inhabitants. Luxembourg is a net energy importer; 81.5% of the electricity consumed in the country, for example, was imported from neighboring European countries in 2021.

Which countries produce the most electricity in Luxembourg?

The latter includes energy imported from other countries such as Germany and Belgium. These figures relate to electricity produced in Luxembourg. Gas generates 14% of the electricity produced in Luxembourg. This is more than France (6%), but lower than neighbouring Germany (16%) and Belgium (22%).

When did Luxembourg start constructing a nuclear power plant?

The 1970s energy crisis led Luxembourg to briefly consider constructing a nuclear power plant. In 1972 RWE and the government negotiated a project to build a 1,200 MW nuclear reactor along the Moselle river near Remerschen. In 1974 there were already signs that there was little support for the project among public opinion.