Eight figures to understand the energy sector in Luxembourg
Despite a decline, wind power remains the leading source of electricity generated in Luxembourg, accounting for 31% of national production in 2024. However, its contribution fell by 5.7% compared
Luxembourg
Thermal power plants generate electricity by harnessing the heat of burning fuels or nuclear reactions – during which up to half of their energy content is lost.
Energy in Luxembourg
By 2021, renewable energy produced 80% of electricity generated in Luxembourg, comprising wind power at 26%, solar power at 17%, hydro power at 8%, and other renewables (bioenergy, etc) at 29%.
Energy and CO₂ in Luxembourg
Luxembourg can partly be self-sufficient with domestically produced energy. The total production of all electric energy producing facilities is 810 m kWh. That is 14 percent of the country''s own usage. The
Power Plants in Luxembourg (Map) | database.earth
Data and information about power plants in Luxembourg plotted on an interactive map.
Renewable energy
In addition to energy efficiency, the development of renewable energy is crucial to achieving the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. Indeed, Luxembourg must aim to cover 100% of its
Where does Luxembourg''s electricity come from?
Gas generates 14% of the electricity produced in Luxembourg. This is more than France (6%), but lower than neighbouring Germany (16%) and Belgium (22%). The EU''s top consumer of
Luxembourg Electricity Generation Mix 2025
Luxembourg''s electricity mix includes 10% Wind, 9% Solar and 7% Biofuels. Low-carbon generation peaked in 2024.
Vianden Pumped Storage Plant
The Vianden Pumped Storage Plant is located just north of Vianden, in north-eastern Luxembourg. The power plant uses the pumped-storage hydroelectric method to generate electricity and serves as a
Energy industry in Luxembourg
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the share of hydropower in electricity production in Luxembourg in 2023 was 7.9%, which is represented by both pumped