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What is energy in Belgium?
Energy in Belgium describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Belgium. It is governed by the energy policy of Belgium, which is divided between several levels of government.
Who produces electricity in Belgium?
Electrabel is main producer of electricity, followed by EDF Luminus. Short term trading is done via the Belpex energy exchange, which is now part of APX-ENDEX. The Belgian transmission grid, operated by Elia System Operator, has a central position in the Synchronous grid of Continental Europe.
Does Belgium have a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030?
Belgium as a whole has a target of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030. Primary energy is the amount of extractable energy present in fuels as they are found in nature. It is often expressed in tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) or watt-hour (Wh). Unless stated otherwise the lower heating value is used in the remainder of this text.
What is Belgium's energy policy?
It is governed by the energy policy of Belgium, which is divided between several levels of government. For example, regional governments are responsible for awarding green certificates (except for offshore wind parks) while the national government is responsible for all nuclear power.
How many nuclear power plants are there in Belgium?
In comparison, the net installed generation capacity in Belgium is estimated to be 19,627 MW. According to the GEMIX report the potential of renewable energy sources is 17 TWh per year. Nuclear power typically contributes between 50% and 60% of the electricity produced domestically (50.4% in 2010). Belgium has two nuclear power plants:
How many hydroelectric power stations are there in Belgium?
Belgium has two pumped storage hydroelectric power stations: Coo-Trois-Ponts (1164 MW) and Plate-Taille (143 MW). Pumped storage stations are a net consumer of electricity, but they contributed 1.4% to the gross electricity production in 2010. Despite the limited potential there are also a number of stations generating hydroelectric power.