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Sri Lanka is passing through low hydro-electricity generation season but NCRE contribution improved

EnergyMar 17, 2023
Sri Lanka is passing through low hydro-electricity generation season but NCRE contribution improved

Due to the dry weather from January to May, Sri Lanka will have to depend on coal and thermal power for electricity generation. Last year crude oil prices per barrel went up to USD 105, which made power generation such a high-cost operation for the country. Comparatively this year it is priced at USD 82. Interestingly NCRE contribution has shot up from 2.5% to 8.5%.

Sri Lanka has succeeded in bringing more contributions of non-conventional renewable energy (NCRE) resources (Mini Hydro, Bio Mass, Wind, etc.,) to the national gride.

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