It is targeted to feed 350 megawatts from hydropower to the national grid within the next decade.
Small Mini hydropower industry in Sri Lanka announced yesterday the connection of 175 megawatts to Sri Lanka national grid
MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said 83 hydropower plants that are operational in the country adds 175 megawatts to the national grid and another 60 mini hydro plants are to be commissioned in the country by adding another 119 megawatts to the entire national grid in the future.
There are more than 300 megawatts more of small hydropower projects which can be developed within the next five years.
Challengers
However most of these projects are high cost, low yield projects
Potentials
Sri Lankan engineers have also engaged in building mini hydropower projects in remote areas in Asia and Africa by exporting Sri Lankan expertise and technology to the world.
adding another 119 megawatts to the entire national grid in the future.
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