Sri Lanka in a lead with other countries in producing electricity through mini hydro power projects. There are around 100 mini hydro power projects throughout the country and our expertise penetrated to African market to consulting in self-generated hydro power.
In remote areas, small-scale hydro schemes can bring electricity for the first time to whole communities. This provides lighting, TV and communications for homes, schools, clinics and community buildings. The electrical power generated can be enough to run machinery and refrigerators, thus supporting small businesses as well as homes.
National Renewable Energy Authority has also called tenders inviting eligible investors to set up additional 176 mini hydro plants with 333 megawatts. The present maximum electricity in the world each up to 7000 megawatts in 2030. The present maximum electricity capacity in the world reaches 13 terawatts and it is predicted to reach 30 terawatts in 2030. 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.
The development of the small hydro power (SHP) industry in Sri Lanka is positively considered as a success story in the energy sector. SHP industry is typically characterized by projects with capacities less than 10 MW and the economically feasible SHP potential in Sri Lanka is estimated as 400 MW. The year 2008 has seen a growth in the non-conventional renewable energy additions surpassing 150 MW (large hydro power is considered as conventional renewable energy). Most of these capacity additions are attributed to the growth in the SHP sector.
The geo-climatic condition in Sri Lanka is favorable for mini-hydro development, and several past studies have assessed the potential for the development of mini-hydro resources: a highland mass in the south-center, surrounded by an intermediate zone of upland ridges and valleys lying at the lower elevation. Prevailing climate of Sri Lanka is largely determined by the meteorological conditions caused in the Indian sub-continent due to the tropical monsoon. Two contrasting wing regimes formed as a result of the Asian monsoons is the major phenomenon caused by these conditions. The southwest monsoon prevails from May to September and the northeast monsoon occurs from December to February. These are responsible for the distinct seasonal rainfall in Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, the orographic nature of the Central Highlands of the island is decisive on rainfall intensity and distribution. Given the humid conditions and the hilly terrain, the highlands of Sri Lanka offer excellent opportunities to harness hydropower for the generation of electricity.
The Dam Safety and Water Resources Planning Project (DSWRP) of the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, revealed that total mini-hydro potential in the country is 873 MW. As of 2020, the total grid-connected mini-hydro capacity is 412 MW which comprises 387 MW developed by the private sector. In this long-term generation expansion plan, the mini-hydro capacity is expected to grow moderately within the next 20 years as most of the attractive resources and sites have been developed.
The Construction sector has diversified into many industries and sectors in the region. Tax concessions, cost-effective labour, low raw material costs, and dedicated government institutions ensure high-quality standards and development controls in construction.
Info
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
Architecture
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
Quantity Surveying and Valuation Services
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
General Construction
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP)
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
Civil Engineering
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
Water Treatment & Management System
Directory
eMARKETPLACE
