Energy communities in Luxembourg
Renewable energy communities (REC) allow citizens, SMEs and local authorities to collectively produce and share renewable electricity, under the law of 3 February 2021.
Collective self-consumption and diversification
Self-consumption rates rise from 30-40% (individual) to 50-70% (community of 10-20 members) thanks to consumption profile diversification.
Legal framework: law of 3 February 2021
Two forms: Renewable Energy Community (REC) and Citizen Energy Community (CEC). Members must be connected to the same distribution network.
Savings and profitability
Savings of EUR 200-600/year per participating household, through self-consumption savings and surplus feed-in revenue.
Frequently asked questions about energy communities
What is an energy community?
A group of citizens, SMEs and/or local authorities who collectively produce and share renewable electricity.
How much can I save?
EUR 200-600/year per household depending on community size.
Do I need to live near the panels?
Members must be on the same distribution network, not necessarily the same building.
How do I create an energy community?
Contact Myenergy, form a participant group, define sharing rules, and declare to the ILR regulator.