Announced by the ministry of economy and ministry of energy, the aid will help businesses build and operate electricity production plants in Luxembourg that use photovoltaic solar energy. The call for projects, which is part of the (or solidarity pact), is also meant to encourage companies to produce their own energy.
“Solar energy is an energy of the future,” stated energy minister (déi Gréng). “By allowing more players to benefit from self-consumption, we hope to convince even more actors that photovoltaic energy is not only beneficial for the climate, but also for the economy as it makes it possible to reduce the exposure of our companies to fluctuations in electricity prices on the market.”
Solar energy is an energy of the future
To benefit from the aid, the solar photovoltaic electricity generation plants must be installed on the external part of buildings or on top of a structure that provides shade. The electricity produced should be intended primarily for self-consumption, but excess electricity may be sold on the market. Luxembourg’s national innovation agency Luxinnovation can be contacted by companies who need assistance with the administrative procedures.
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The call for projects has a maximum budget of €30m and will be open from 1 November 2022 until 28 February 2023. Additional information can be found on the .
show that 11.7% of Luxembourg’s energy came from renewable sources in 2020. According to the grand duchy’s national climate and energy plan, 25% of Luxembourg’s gross final energy consumption should come from renewable energy by 2030.