Colombo, June 29 (Daily Mirror) - For the first time since the early 1990s, Sri Lanka has reached a major milestone in its clean energy transition, with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) reporting that 72% of the country's electricity was generated from renewable sources during June 2025.
This achievement comes during one of the highest-demand months of the year, highlighting the resilience and growing capacity of the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure.
In the early 1990s, Sri Lanka’s electricity generation was nearly 100% hydro-based. However, due to growing energy needs and seasonal variability, the country shifted toward a mixed hydro-thermal system in the following decades. The recent 72% renewable share marks a full-circle return to clean energy dominance in the national grid.
CEB officials credit this progress to continued investments in solar, wind, and small hydro projects, alongside enhanced grid integration and strategic policy direction. The milestone reflects Sri Lanka’s commitment to sustainable energy and reducing its dependence on fossil fuels.
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