Wind Energy Development In Sri Lanka

CEB tender released on 28 November called for RFPs for the establishment of 60 MW wind power plants in the capacity range of 1-10 MW on a build, own and operate basis.

The CEB technocrats’ lack understanding of the business of developing utility scale wind power and, further; it appears that that they do not view wind resources as a major asset for meeting the future electricity demand.

The same sentiments apply in the case of harnessing utility scale solar power. While much of the world follows a path of maximised harnessing of renewable energy resources such as wind and solar, such thinking is not prevalent within the power sector technocrats in Sri Lanka, as per the reports.

Sri Lankan would meet 70% of its power requirement through “green” energy by year 2030, according to Minister of Power and Energy Mahinda Amaraweera. 

Global wind power

The global wind power market continues to grow at an exponential rate. The wind power drive is led by countries such as China, the US, Germany, and India. The need for clean, reliable and affordable power is the most significant underlying factor for the wind power market growth.