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Sri Lanka's GREAT 2025-2030 plan aims for over 2,600 MW of renewable energy capacity, largely from solar (1,571 MW) and wind (1,004 MW). However, the current pace of generation is outstripping grid capacity, leading to potential value loss.

Transmission bottlenecks and a softening electricity demand complicate the integration of renewables. To address these challenges, GREAT plans to implement 650 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems and 600 MW of pumped storage by 2034.

Institutional measures include establishing a Renewable Energy Control Desk and smart meter mandates. The success of GREAT will depend on aligning grid readiness with new generation capacity and ensuring reliable megawatt-hour delivery.