Can Sri Lanka reinvent its energy system?

As global energy systems shift hastily away from the disruptive use of fossil fuels, the current crisis in Sri Lanka presents an opportunity to reinvent the energy system to one that is based on abundant indigenous renewable energy (RE) resources and able to meet the country's growing energy demand [ 2, 12 ].

How can Sri Lanka meet its energy needs?

This research demonstrated how, through a supply of renewables and the use of energy storage, the hourly energy demands of Sri Lanka's power, heat, transport, and desalination sectors can be met in the BPS. Solar PV, including prosumer solar PV, provided up to 86% of the annual energy demand of the country by 2050.

Does Sri Lanka need solar power?

Primarily, Sri Lanka has the required resource potential – particularly wind energy and solar energy resources. Even with the potential lands of solar power development alone, the electricity generation capacity for a foreseeable future period can be met.

Should Sri Lanka transition from fossil fuels to indigenous resources?

The results of this research clearly indicate the benefits of the transition away from imported fossil fuels and the use of indigenous resources in Sri Lanka to secure the country's energy demands. The cumulative annual costs of the energy transition pathway for the DPS and CPS up to 2050 are 41% and 51% higher than the BPS, respectively.

How can Sri Lanka achieve energy security?

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How much energy does Sri Lanka use?

Sri Lanka used 12.8 million tons of oil equivalent energy in 2020, consisting of 43% of crude oil and finished products, 37% of biomass, 11% of coal, 6% of hydro and 3% of other renewable energy. In the future goal of Sri Lankan energy, it is pledged to follow only renewable energy electricity generation by 2050.