Over the past year, from November 2024 to October 2025, Luxembourg's electricity consumption pattern has indicated a heavy reliance on net imports, comprising approximately 70% of the total electricity used. The low-carbon segment, making up nearly 30% of the electricity consumption, consists of hydropower, solar, wind, and biofuels. Hydropower contributes about 9%, solar provides just over 7%, and wind energy follows closely at 7%, while biofuels account for a little over 5%. The remaining segments of electricity consumption come from fossil energy sources, contributing close to 2%. This reliance on clean electricity is a promising step towards sustainability, but the overwhelming dependence on imports and the minimal fossil share highlights areas for potential improvement in energy independence and clean energy growth.
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Is Electricity Growing in Luxembourg?
The latest figures show a concerning trend in Luxembourg in terms of electricity consumption per person. While the total electricity consumption was 9548 kWh per person in 2025, this represents a significant drop from the historic high of 17048 kWh per person in 2010, indicating a reduction of 7500 kWh per person. Moreover, the low-carbon electricity generation per person is also on a downward path, with the recent figure being 2703 kWh per person, down by 1143 kWh from the previous year's record of 3846 kWh. This apparent decline in both overall and low-carbon electricity consumption is rather troubling, especially at a time when enhancing electricity generation, particularly clean electricity, is paramount to meet future electrification demands and combat climate change.
Suggestions
Notably, Luxembourg can draw inspiration from various regions that have demonstrated success in expanding low-carbon electricity production. Countries like France and Slovakia exemplify how substantial reliance on nuclear power, accounting for 69% and 67% of electricity generation respectively, can significantly contribute to a clean energy portfolio. Similarly, the experience of Denmark and Iowa, where wind power makes up 49% and 60% respectively, illustrates the viability of wind energy for countries with suitable geographical conditions. Luxembourg, echoing these models, could greatly benefit from increasing solar and nuclear energy production. By investing in infrastructure that supports solar and nuclear energy, Luxembourg could enhance its electricity independence, while concurrently supporting global climate objectives through reduced carbon emissions.
History
Reflecting on Luxembourg’s history of low-carbon electricity, there have been various developments, especially in hydropower and wind energy. Notably, in the 1990s, hydropower saw fluctuations in production, with modest rises and falls annually. The early 2000s maintained a similar trend in hydropower, but by 2010, it experienced a slight boost before facing declines and minor rebounds in subsequent years. In more recent years of the 21st century, wind energy saw gradual progress, with increases marked from 2017 onwards. In 2020, biofuels and wind both showed incremental gains as well. However, the decrease in hydropower generation by 2025 highlights the importance of strategic augmentations in sustainable electricity sources, with nuclear and solar energy poised as logical future avenues. Expanding upon such clean-energy initiatives is crucial for Luxembourg to secure a stable and environmentally friendly electricity supply moving forward.
