Renewable energy resources and technologies applicable to Sri Lanka towards a 100% RE future

Wattala Fernando; Naren Gupta; C. Suheyl Ozveren; Giwaki Kamyab

doi:10.1049/cp.2019.0628

Renewable energy resources and technologies applicable to Sri Lanka towards a 100% RE future

Wattala Fernando^*
, Naren Gupta
, C. Suheyl Ozveren
, Giwaki Kamyab

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The combustion of fossil fuels primarily provides the energy supply in Sri Lanka. The energy generation in Sri Lanka is primarily realized by the combustion of thermal energy such as diesel and coal. The second energy generation source is Hydroelectricity. In 2016, Sri Lanka supplied an average of 67% of the total energy demand using fossil fuels such as thermal oil and thermal coal (100% imported); and 33% with renewable energy (30% hydro and 3% non-conventional, renewable energy), even though there are enough available renewable resources such as solar, wind and biomass, to supply all the energy required. Sri Lanka should begin to utilize the above renewable energy resources more effectively and abundantly as fossil fuel prices increase and deplete; and their effects of global warming worsen. Sri Lanka aims to achieve 100% electricity generation from high-quality renewable energy resources (100RE) by 2050. When meeting this target, the use of solar, biomass, wind, ocean energy and energy recovery from waste technologies are expected to play a significant role. The increasing use of renewable energy technologies will be of help with the solution of energy-related current environmental and socioeconomic problems and will assist in sustainable development. This paper reviews the available potential resources, the status of renewable energy technologies and market status in Sri Lanka by considering Sri Lanka's present energy status and the future energy mix towards 100RE.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	8th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation, (RPG 2019)
Place of Publication	Stevenage
Publisher	IET
Pages	2357-2364
Number of pages	8
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9781839531248
ISBN (Print)	9781839531255, 9781713803027
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0628
Publication status	Published - 19 Mar 2020
Event	8th Renewable Power Generation Conference - Shanghai, China Duration: 24 Oct 2019 → 25 Oct 2019

Publication series

Name	IET Conference Publications
Publisher	IET
Number	764

Conference

Conference	8th Renewable Power Generation Conference
Abbreviated title	RPG 2019
Country/Territory	China
City	Shanghai
Period	24/10/19 → 25/10/19

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 14 Life Below Water

Keywords

Air quality and air pollution
Power system management
Operation and economics
Pollution detection and control
Environmental factors
Requirement for energy
Ecological aspects

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Fernando, W, Gupta, N, Suheyl Ozveren, C & Kamyab, G 2020, Renewable energy resources and technologies applicable to Sri Lanka towards a 100% RE future. in 8th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation, (RPG 2019) . vol. 1, IET Conference Publications, no. 764, IET, Stevenage, pp. 2357-2364, 8th Renewable Power Generation Conference, Shanghai, China, 24/10/19. https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2019.0628

Renewable energy resources and technologies applicable to Sri Lanka towards a 100% RE future. / Fernando, Wattala; Gupta, Naren; Suheyl Ozveren, C. et al.
8th International Conference on Renewable Power Generation, (RPG 2019) . Vol. 1 Stevenage: IET, 2020. p. 2357-2364 (IET Conference Publications; No. 764).

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Renewable energy resources and technologies applicable to Sri Lanka towards a 100% RE future

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