📈 Sri Lanka to Integrate 300 MW Battery Storage by Year-End

The Government has announced a strategic push to enhance grid stability through the first-ever implementation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Sri Lanka. This move aims to address technical constraints and facilitate the absorption of rising renewable energy volumes. • Grid Expansion: Between 700 MW and 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects have been integrated into the national grid since 2025. • Storage Pipeline: A total of ~300 MW in battery capacity is scheduled for near-term rollout to manage excess supply and improve dispatch flexibility. • Project Status: • 100 MW: Tendered, evaluated, and already awarded. • 160 MW: Currently under tender evaluation. • 300 MW Total: Includes additional Cabinet-approved allocations of 250 MW and 50 MW. • Strategic Impact: The BESS initiative is designed to bypass current transmission and system balancing limitations, specifically targeting higher integration of solar and wind power into the national energy mix.