Luxembourg plans to accelerate the deployment of renewable energies in the country including by promoting agrivoltaics or agri-PV, rooftop solar, and self-consumption, along with issuing competitive tenders, as part of the 51 ‘concrete measures’ it released recently.
The Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Biodiversity in Luxembourg released these 51 concrete measures to simplifying and accelerating permitting processes to strengthen the country’s resilience. It follows a consultation with numerous key stakeholders in the energy sector.
People installing solar PV systems of 30 kW or less need not go through any approvals or permits from the municipalities. Similarly, for renewable energy projects located in green zones, outside the General Development Plan (PAG), will not need to submit building permit application.
State-owned buildings will be solarized. The government will explore the deployment of solar panels for parking areas and/or vacant land as well as along the motorways in the Grand Duchy region. Among the measures proposed is to introduce subsidy for storage batteries for existing PV installations.
The ministry also plans to offer state support via tenders for 30 kW to 200 kW power category. Agrivoltaic installations will also be promoted through competitive calls.
Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, Climate, and Biodiversity, Serge Wilmes, emphasized, “Each of these initiatives is part of a comprehensive approach aimed at protecting natural ecosystems, respecting climate commitments, and promoting quality of life for all. Biodiversity, climate, and quality of life are inseparable—each element impacts the others.”
Under Luxembourg’s Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan for the period 2021-2030 (PNEC), the country targets to achieve 37% share of renewable energies in the final energy consumption, and reach climate neutrality by 2050.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Luxembourg’s total renewable energy capacity as of 2024-end was 861 MW, including 523 MW of solar PV.
