The electricity infrastructure in Sri Lanka then, now and hereafter

Wattala Fernando; Naren Gupta; Cuneyt Suheyl Ozveren

doi:10.1109/UPEC.2017.8231986

The electricity infrastructure in Sri Lanka then, now and hereafter

Wattala Fernando
, Naren Gupta
, Cuneyt Suheyl Ozveren

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Abstract

This paper will initially describe the electricity infrastructure in Sri Lanka, covering history, current status, and future directions. Secondly, it will explore the costs of electricity generated by different sources including initial capital, return on investment, as well as the costs of continuous operation, fuel, and maintenance in the context of Sri Lanka.

It will then review the different requirements of base load plant and a peaking plants and how a significant contribution from variable and intermittent Renewable Energy resources can be accommodated for a secure and sustainable energy supply whilst addressing the environmental and economic concerns related to electricity generation. Finally, in will conclude by describing a set of policy options are needed for increasing energy efficiency with measures that are available now and at low or no cost, it's a cheaper option when compared to investment in energy infrastructure.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2017 52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)
Publisher	IEEE
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538623442
ISBN (Print)	9781538623459
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/UPEC.2017.8231986
Publication status	Published - 21 Dec 2017
Event	52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference - T.E.I. of Crete, Heraklion, Greece Duration: 28 Aug 2017 → 31 Aug 2017 Conference number: 52

Conference

Conference	52nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference
Abbreviated title	UPEC 2017
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Heraklion
Period	28/08/17 → 31/08/17

UN SDGs

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

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

Energy security
Sustainable energy hydroelectricity
Integration of renewable energy
Renewable energy
Generation mix
Hydroelectricity
Base load plant
Peak plant

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