Sri Lanka has started building its largest renewable project, a $140 million, 100 MW solar park with 12 MWh of storage. It is expected to annually generate 219 GWh and cut $69.7 million in diesel imports by 2027. Image: President of Sri Lanka's Media Divison
[pdf] The project establishes Sri Lanka’s largest non-government-funded battery energy storage system (BESS), powered by solar photovoltaic (PV) technology. The Battery Commissioning Event took place on 24th of July 2024 at the Watch Tower Sri Lanka headquarters.
[pdf] Rivi Danavi Private Co., a joint venture between Lakdhanavi Ltd. and WindForce PLC, is implementing the project. Work will also include a 12 MWh battery storage facility, 132 kV transmission system and 132 kV grid substation. The project is scheduled for completion within the first quarter of 2027.
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