Sri Lanka to add 2,700 MW from renewables by 2029

Minister of Power and Energy Anura Karunathilake announced in Parliament today that Sri Lanka plans to add more than 2,700 gigawatts of electricity to the national grid between 2027 and 2029 through solar, wind, and battery power.

According to the Minister, the expansion will include 1,392 megawatts from solar, 370 megawatts from wind, and 1,000 megawatts from battery storage. 

He noted that rooftop solar generation has already shown significant growth, with around 2,500 megawatts currently being produced from panels installed on households and buildings.

Highlighting challenges in balancing supply, Karunathilake pointed out that excess electricity generation often occurs on Sundays and public holidays. 

To maintain grid stability, he said restrictions are sometimes imposed on solar power generation.

However, with the introduction of battery storage, the Minister explained that excess electricity generated during the daytime could be stored and released at night, ensuring a more stable and efficient energy supply in the future. (Newswire)

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