Luxembourg Steps Up Clean Energy Efforts With Two New Solar Tenders

Luxembourg is making a strong push to expand its solar energy capacity with the launch of two fresh solar tenders designed to encourage investment and innovation in clean power projects.

Investment Aid Tender: Supporting Solar Construction

The first tender offers up to €20 million in investment aid to support the construction and operation of solar power plants. It is divided into three categories: rooftop solar installations on industrial and commercial buildings up to 3MW, lightweight solar systems for building integration up to 2MW, and solar projects designed for shaded areas up to 3MW. A new feature this year is a special focus on projects that include battery storage, which will receive higher subsidies to promote energy efficiency and grid stability. Interested companies have until mid-October to submit their applications.

Operating Aid Tender: Long-Term Market Premium Contracts

The second tender targets operating aid through 15-year market premium contracts. This means selected projects will receive payments based on the actual electricity supplied to the grid, encouraging efficient and ongoing production. This tender includes four main categories: solar projects at industrial sites, rooftop installations, projects located in shaded or water-covered areas, and innovative solar technologies like façade-integrated systems. The deadline for submitting bids is late November.

Why It Matters

These tenders align with Luxembourg’s broader climate and energy goals to increase renewable power generation and reduce carbon emissions. Solar capacity in the country has been growing rapidly, and these new support mechanisms aim to keep that momentum going while fostering innovation like battery storage — a key to managing variable solar power.

Businesses interested in expanding their solar footprint in Luxembourg should consider:

• Exploring which tender suits their project type and size.
• Incorporating battery storage to maximize subsidy benefits.
• Preparing strong applications before the deadlines.

These tenders present a timely opportunity for companies ready to invessolt in clean energy and help Luxembourg build a greener, more sustainable energy future.

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