Sri Lanka's GREAT 2025-2030 Plan Aims for 2,600 MW Renewable Energy Capacity
Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Project Development Plan, GREAT 2025-2030, targets over 2,600 MW of renewable capacity, primarily from solar and wind. However, challenges include grid capacity lagging behind generation and transmission bottlenecks affecting project viability. The plan includes 650 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems and aims to enhance infrastructure and operational visibility to manage growth. Success will depend on timely execution and readiness of the grid to support the ambitious renewable energy goals.
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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.
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