⚡ Smart Grids Driving Sri Lanka's 70% Renewable Energy Goal by 2030

Sri Lanka is rapidly transforming its energy infrastructure by integrating smart grid technology to optimize solar and wind power, targeting 70% of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. • Renewable Capacity: Heavy investments include the 100 MW Kandalama Solar Park and the 100 MW Phase I of the Mannar Wind Farm to leverage the island's natural resources. • Grid Optimization: The integration of ICT/BPM and digital tech enables real-time monitoring via Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), enhancing grid stability, cutting energy losses, and preventing blackouts caused by intermittent renewable supply. • Key Initiatives: The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is executing a Smart Grid Pilot Project alongside the National Renewable Energy Grid Integration Plan, backed by technical and financial funding from the ADB and World Bank. • Economic & Environmental Impact: The shift reduces fossil fuel reliance and greenhouse emissions while lowering operational costs for energy providers. The expansion is also driving economic growth by drawing investments and creating new jobs in the local power and energy sector.