What is energy in Liechtenstein?

Energy in Liechtenstein describes energy production, consumption and import in Liechtenstein. Liechtenstein has no domestic sources of fossil fuels and relies on imports of gas and fuels. The country is also a net importer of electricity.

How do Liechtenstein municipalities get the energy City label?

Liechtenstein municipalities can obtain the Energy City label if they continuously ensure efficient energy use, increase investments for renewables, including solar energy, wind energy and hydropower, and promote environmentally compatible mobility. The certificate is awarded by the Energy City Sponsoring Association.

Is Liechtenstein a solar power station?

Samina Power Station, currently the largest of the domestic power stations, has been operational since December 1949. In 2011-2015, it underwent a reconstruction that converted it into a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station. In recent decades, renewable energy efforts in Liechtenstein have also branched out into solar energy production.

What percentage of Liechtenstein's electricity comes from non-renewable sources?

In 2016, non-renewable sources accounted for 67,35 % and renewable sources for 32,47 % of Liechtenstein's electricity supply. Energy production from non-renewables consisted of 56,88 % foreign imports of electricity produced by nuclear power, and 0,65 % of electricity produced in Liechtenstein from imported natural gas.

Does Liechtenstein use fossil fuels?

Liechtenstein has no domestic sources of fossil fuels and relies on imports of gas and fuels. The country is also a net importer of electricity. In 2016, its domestic energy production covered only slightly under a quarter of the country's electric supply, roughly 24,21 %.

What is Liechtenstein's national power company?

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.