5.3. Sri Lanka Country Presentation by U. Daranagama

8/9/2019 5.3. Sri Lanka Country Presentation by U. Daranagama

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Upali Daranagama

Additional Secretary (Planning and Development)

Ministry of Power and Energy

The views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily represent those of the Asian Development Bank.


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Power Sector OverviewPower Sector OverviewPower Sector OverviewPower Sector Overview

Installed Capacity 2768 MW Hydro 1205 MW

Thermal 1379 MW

NCRE 183 MW

Hydro 40%

Thermal 60%

Electrification Level 87% Grid Connected 85% Off Grid 2%


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Map of SriLanka

System in Year

2009


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Wind Good Potential

Reliable monsoons

Long coastal belt

West coast and central hills

6-7 m/s mean annual

w n spee s


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General Wind ClimateGeneral Wind ClimateGeneral Wind ClimateGeneral Wind Climate

Is largely influenced by the Asian

Monsoon system. Local pressure gradients become active

during inter-monsoon periods.

Steady moderate winds are foundacross flat land and in coastal regions.

Highly site specific and strong winds on

mountains but of shorter duration.


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Past / Ongoing ActivitiesPast / Ongoing ActivitiesPast / Ongoing ActivitiesPast / Ongoing Activities

Pilot Wind Power Project in 1999

3 MW, 5 Turbines in Southern region

First 10 MW commercial wind plant

20 MW plant is under construction


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Facts supporting wind powerFacts supporting wind powerFacts supporting wind powerFacts supporting wind power

Strong to moderate wind regimes are

available in many parts of Sri Lanka. Infrastructure, such as roads,

communication, grid network are of

reasonable standard. Human resource base is of high quality.

Industrial & construction facilities are of

reasonable standard.


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Major Issues/BarriersMajor Issues/BarriersMajor Issues/BarriersMajor Issues/Barriers

Grid interconnection issues have not been

adequately addressed e.g. system stability,spinning reserve needs, grid penetration levels, powerquality, etc.

Already considerable amount of embedded generation (6%)through minihydro plants which are not centraly dispatched.

power such as wind. Poor Load Factor

Opportunity cost of capital is high. Large number ofcompeting projects. Only better returns on investments canattract the funds for wind power development.

Lack of long term accurate wind data base. There is strongneed for continuing on going wind measurement activities forat least five years.


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Business EnvironmentBusiness EnvironmentBusiness EnvironmentBusiness Environment

Enthusiasm on wind development is

high among the local private sector. World Bank is operating a special credit

line for renewables, including wind

power. Carbon trading policies are being

developed.


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National Policy on Renewable

Energy Development

The Government will endeavour to reach a

level of 10% of grid electricity using NRE by2015 (it is 4.6% end 2009).

Availability of Standardized Power PurchaseAgreement(SPPA) for less than 10 MW plants Simple approach

What ever produced will be purchased

Acceptable to banks Low transaction costs

Resource allocation First come first served basis

Devoid of cumbersome competitive processes


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Institutional Framework

Sustainable Energy Authority

(a) to identify, assess and develop renewable

energy security and thereby deriveeconomic and social benefits to the

country;


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Powers, Duties and Functions Formulating national energy policy

Identify, conserve, inventorise and manage allrenewable energy resources and technologies

Assess resource potential and prepare resource maps

Declare energy development areas

Develop a long term renewable energy plan Interim targets for each resource

Prepare development guidelines

Mobilise financing Grants for pilots, Credit enhancement and concessionary funds

Technical services to DNA on CDM projects


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Our vision Sri Lanka has become a forerunner in the

renewable energy industry Country to tap the maximum possible potential ofrenewables.

A com lete resource inventor

Networks of agencies for R&D and rural energyservices

Catalyse the growth of renewable related industry Consulting (professional services )

Local manufacture of conversion equipment


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