Offshore wind energy in the Belgian North Sea amounts today to an installed capacity of 2,262 MW. This can generate an average of 8 TWh of green electricity per year, which is about 10% of the total electricity demand in Belgium. By 2030, this must be tripled to 6 GW, so that every Belgian family can be supplied with North Sea electricity.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) noted Belgium's significant offshore wind energy development, ranking it sixth globally in 2021.
Belgium initiated its offshore wind energy sector in 2003 by planning the nation's first wind farm in the North Sea. By 2004, a 156-square kilometer area within Belgium's Exclusive Economic Zone was allocated for wind farm development.
This region is home to the largest turbines in Belgium. The Windvision (operated by China General Nuclear) wind farm near Estinnes houses 11 Enercon E-126 turbines each with a total height of 198.5 metres and a generation power of 6 MW. As part of the EU demonstration project 7MW-WEC-by-11, ten turbines have been upgraded to 7.5 MW.
With demand for clean, reliable and efficient energy continuing to climb, companies pioneering innovative storage technologies have a spotlight shone on them to ensure the future and success of the energy landscape.
Tesla has been growing its energy storage business in recent years. Established as a key player in the electric automotive industry, it has diversified its offerings to include battery storage — now one of its strongest offerings. Tesla Energy's energy storage business has never been better.
Tesla Energy's energy storage business has never been better. Despite only launching its energy storage arm in 2015, as of 2023 the company had an output of 14.7GWh in battery energy storage systems. Its portfolio includes storage products like the Powerwall and the Megapack.
Thanks to a wide and varied portfolio of solutions, Panasonic has positioned itself as one of the leaders in the energy storage vicinity. Panasonic is one of the industry's top names due to its advances in innovative battery technology alongside strategic partnerships and extensive experience in manufacturing high-quality products.
Lawena Power Station is the oldest in the country, opened in 1927. The power station underwent reconstructions in 1946 and 1987. Today, it also includes a small museum on the history of electricity production in Liechtenstein. Samina Power Station, currently the largest of the domestic power stations, has been operational since December 1949.
Liechtenstein has used hydroelectric power stations since the 1920s as its primary source of domestic energy production. By 2018, the country had 12 hydroelectric power stations in operation (4 conventional/pumped-storage and 8 fresh water power stations). Hydroelectric power production accounted for roughly 18 - 19% of domestic needs.
Liechtenstein's national power company is Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW, Liechtenstein Power Stations), which operates the country's existing power stations, maintains the electric grid and provides related services. In 2010, the country's domestic electricity production amounted to 80,105 MWh.
Energy production from renewable resources accounts for the vast majority of domestically produced electricity in Liechtenstein. Despite efforts to increase renewable energy production, the limited space and infrastructure of the country prevents Liechtenstein from fully covering its domestic needs from renewables only.
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