Sri Lanka to Introduce Energy Storage Systems to Boost Renewable Energy Integration
Colombo, The Gulf Observer: The Sri Lankan government plans to introduce energy storage systems to ensure the optimal utilisation of renewable energy in the country’s power sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament on Wednesday.
Responding to a question raised by MP Asitha Niroshana Egodavithana, the Prime Minister said the government has set a target of generating 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, with related plans currently under development and implementation.
She noted that the strategy is aligned with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority’s 2025–2030 Renewable Development Plan, which includes measures to integrate larger volumes of renewable energy into the national grid. The plan envisages the addition of 1,264 megawatts (MW) of wind power and 2,071 MW of solar power through various procurement mechanisms and long-term generation planning.
Dr. Amarasuriya said efforts are also underway to expand the country’s transmission and distribution network to accommodate the growing share of renewable energy. Energy storage systems, she added, will play a crucial role in stabilising the grid and optimising electricity supply.
The Prime Minister further informed Parliament that studies are being conducted to enhance the capacity of existing hydropower plants as part of broader initiatives aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s renewable energy infrastructure and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy mix.
