Making a landmark in the Sri Lanka energy sector, the first ever two floating solar projects in Sri Lanka in Kiriibbanwewa and Chandrika Wewa were connected to the grid on November 27.
This will see the addition of 2 MW to the national grid.
This is a pioneering effort of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA), each with a capacity of 1 MW in Kiriibban Wewa in the Monaragala district and Chandrika Wewa in the Ratnapura district.
These projects were funded through a grant from the government of Korea and the total project cost was around Rs. one billion. This strategy supports Sri Lanka’s ambitious national goal of realizing 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
The two historic projects will serve the electricity demand of the people in these areas, reduce water evaporation of the water bodies and create a good breeding ground for inland fish as well. “This is because the water under the panel makes it a good breeding ground for fish,” an official of SLSEA said.
The opening ceremony was graced by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Lee Mi-yon, officials of the Republic of Korea, Ministry of Power & Energy, Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority and other Government institutions.
