Unprecedented evolution of energy demand in the Luxembourg province, consumption will double in 5 years

A few days ago. Nevertheless, the Federal MP (MR) Benoît Piedboeuf asked a question about the saturation of the electricity network in the Luxembourg province in Minister of Energy Mathieu Bihet. In addition, The saturation of the network would slow down business development. Moreover, “21 out of the 23 transformer positions in Luxembourg province would be saturated” Can we read in the parliamentary question.

Contacted by us. Consequently, the manager of the electricity transport network in Belgium, Elia confirms a unprecedented situation “An unprecedented development of the energy situation in the province of Luxembourg “. Therefore, The reason? New uses such as electric mobility, data centers, deployment of storage means. Qualified requests as “Massive, sudden and mostly non -anticipable”. The sectors concerned by this increase are rapid charging stations (43%), battery parks (28%), as well as local industries and developments unprecedented evolution energy demand luxembourg (29%).

If all of these projects materialize, the electricity consumption of the Luxembourg province could simply double.

Elia. recalls that to develop its network and its infrastructure, the company is based on an adaptation plan developed from analyzes of future needs. The last adaptation plan dates from 2024. Since its introduction. Elia has recorded “258 MW of new requests for increasing power emanating from new customers or existing players connected in the distribution network. This increase is the expected load growth (consumption) for 2030 to 294 MW. “

By way of comparison, current consumption is 316 MW. If all requests materialize, consumption in the province of Luxembourg will double in 5 years. An unprecedented situation in the face of which the Elia network manager calls for a vast mobilization. coordination of the various actors.