Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on expanding renewable energy cooperation, focusing on solar energy projects, battery energy storage systems and modernisation of Sri Lanka’s national electricity grid.
The discussions took place between Deputy Minister of Energy Muhammadu Ilyas Muhammadu Arkam and India’s Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, on the sidelines of the Ninth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi.
According to the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation under the ISA framework and translating existing initiatives into practical renewable energy projects.
Key areas discussed included solar power integration with the national grid, energy storage, digital grid management, floating solar projects and the use of solar energy in agriculture.
Particular attention was given to operationalising the Solar Technology Application Resource Centre (STAR-C) at the University of Moratuwa, aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s technical capacity and application of solar technologies.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of technology transfer, knowledge-sharing and investment in supporting Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition and strengthening energy security.
Meanwhile, addressing the ISA Assembly, Deputy Minister Arkam highlighted Sri Lanka’s potential for further renewable energy development, including floating solar projects in identified reservoirs and solar and wind power projects in the Northern, Eastern and Southern regions.
He also referred to ongoing wind power developments in Mannar and assessments of Sri Lanka’s offshore wind potential.
The Deputy Minister outlined plans to expand renewable energy capacity through initiatives involving green hydrogen, electric mobility, charging infrastructure and battery energy storage systems.
He also reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity generation to 70% by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality in the electricity generation sector by 2050.
Sri Lanka is currently working with the ISA on several initiatives, including developing a digital approval system for solar energy projects, supporting floating solar development and preparing a National Solar Energy Roadmap.
The Ninth ISA Assembly was held in New Delhi from November 3 to 5, alongside the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026.
Sri Lanka has been a member of the International Solar Alliance since 2018 and continues to participate in regional and international renewable energy cooperation initiatives. (Newswire)
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