Sri Lanka advances storage plans to support renewable power expansion
COLOMBO -Sri Lanka is moving ahead with energy storage and grid upgrade plans as it prepares to increase the share of renewable electricity in the national power supply by 2030.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told the Parliament on Wednesday (10) that the government has already completed procurement for 160 MW of battery energy storage capacity. Cabinet approval has also been granted to proceed with the procurement of two additional battery storage projects, with capacities of 250 MW and 50 MW.
The government is studying pumped hydro energy storage systems and assessing options to increase the capacity of existing hydropower plants. These measures are expected to support grid stability as the country adds more renewable energy, including solar and wind power, to the system.
Sri Lanka has set a target of generating 70% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030. The Prime Minister said the government has prepared the required plans and has begun implementation to meet that target.
Under the Sustainable Energy Authority’s Renewable Energy Development Plan, which covers the period from 2025 to 2030, Sri Lanka plans to add 1,274 MW of wind power and 2,071 MW of solar power to the national grid.
The expansion will be carried out through the country’s long-term generation plan and a range of procurement mechanisms aimed at enabling greater integration of clean energy into the grid. The Prime Minister said work is also underway to strengthen and expand the national transmission and distribution network so it can accommodate a higher share of renewable energy.
– Xinhua
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