What is Belgium's energy policy?

With the publication of the Belgian Federal, Flemish, and Walloon government agreements, Belgium’s energy policy has taken shape, emphasising pragmatism, energy security, industrial competitiveness, and a clear return to nuclear power.

What is the energy storage project in Belgium?

The main energy storage project in Belgium is the construction and operation of an offshore “energy atoll” (essentially a manmade offshore pumped-storage facility), for which the Electricity Act has been modified in 2014 (see below), in order to support offshore wind-generated electricity production.

Should Belgium import electricity from countries with higher res potentials?

But it does not mean that Belgium should not import electricity from countries having higher RES potentials: energy security of supply could also be met by backing up those cheap electricity imports with flexibility means (i.e. Demand Side Management, grid-scale or domestic-batteries, thermal energy storage, etc).

What will Belgium do to improve energy prices?

Price monitoring will be intensified, and the CREG will expand its analysis of energy prices in export markets to ensure competitiveness. The government also announced continued efforts to make energy invoices more transparent. Hydrogen: Belgium aims to position itself as a hub for hydrogen and its derivatives.

How is Belgium preparing for a gas transition?

Belgium is also working with France, Germany and the Netherlands to ensure that security of gas supply is maintained as production from the Groningen gas field is phased out. Since the IEA’s last energy policy review in 2016, Belgium has made progress on its energy transition.

How will nuclear energy affect Belgium's future energy policy?

Contrary to previous policies, nuclear energy will play a crucial role in Belgium’s future energy policy. The government has announced a program to revive Belgium’s nuclear industry and repeal all provisions related to the nuclear phase-out and the ban on new capacity construction.