Legal sources on renewable energy

Luxembourg: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In Luxembourg, renewable-energy-sourced electricity is promoted through a price regulation in terms of a feed-in tariff. Furthermore, systems generating electricity from renewable energy sources are promoted through subsidies. Private individuals that operate small solar systems are even entitled to fiscal benefits.

Overview of access to the grid

In Luxembourg, access of electricity generated from renewable energy sources to the grid is subject to the general provisions of energy law. Renewable-energy-sourced electricity is not given priority; on the contrary, access to the grid shall be granted according to the principle of non-discrimination. However, electricity generated from renewable energy sources is granted various privileges like cost reductions or its preferential use in case of grid losses.