Sri Lanka has surged ahead of its renewable energy roadmap, with wind and clean power projects delivering record capacity additions and positioning the country as a fast emerging green energy leader in South Asia.
Sri Lanka has recorded major progress in expanding its renewable energy capacity, exceeding several national targets ahead of schedule, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody announced yesterday.
Speaking at the launch of the Mannar wind power project, the Minister said Sri Lanka has already surpassed its renewable energy capacity addition target set for 2025. While the original target for 2025 stood at 1,848 megawatts, the country has added an impressive 2,695 megawatts to the national grid through renewable energy development.
“For 2026, the target has been set at 2,078 megawatts, but agreements have already been signed for 3,089.5 megawatts,” he said, highlighting the strong pipeline of renewable energy projects already secured.
The Minister further explained that for the years 2027, 2028, and 2029, agreements have been finalized for capacities that significantly exceed the planned national targets. According to him, from 2025 to 2029, Sri Lanka initially planned to add 9,759 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. However, agreements are now in place for a total of 12,789.5 megawatts.
“This clearly shows that Sri Lanka is moving ahead successfully toward achieving its renewable energy goals,” the Minister stated, noting the country’s accelerating transition to clean energy.
Describing Mannar as one of Sri Lanka’s most wind rich regions, he said the new project represents a major milestone in the energy sector. He added that this is the first time electricity generated from wind power will be purchased at such a low tariff, reflecting the government’s commitment to affordable, sustainable energy.
