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Sustainable Energy in Sri Lanka Parallel to the global energy transition, we are driving the sustainable energy revolution taking place across Sri Lanka underscored by the steady expansion of the Sri Lankan energy sector. The sustainable energy industry is expected to facilitate a number of economic activities and continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. There is tremendous economic opportunities and for the countries that innovate and develop these clean energy technologies and great economic advantages which utilise these clean energy. Sri Lanka is endowed with several types of renewable energy resources, including biomass, hydropower, solar and wind. Sri Lanka aspires to become a carbon neutral country by 2050 by making the most out of the energy available and developing cleaner energy resources according to the National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka. In preparation for this future, we promote the widespread adoption of energy efficiency improvement and conservation and increased use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth, creation of local value and prosperity. SLSEA - Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority As the governing body responsible for pioneering the sustainable energy revolution in Sri Lanka, we aim to facilitate the development of our nation’s rich energy resources, including solar, wind, water and bioenergy. Sustainable and renewable energy plays and important role in the energy future of the world, with energy generated from traditional fossil fuels causing detrimental impact to the environment by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the rapid depletion of fossil fuel, which are non-renewable has led to governments, responsible environmental authorities and many industries to consider alternative renewable... Read more Energy Management Energy Efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task - that is, eliminating energy waste. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: and lowering our costs on a household and the whole economy, reducing demand for energy imports and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While renewable energy technologies also help accomplish these... Renewable Energy Depletion of resources and constant increase of energy demand has a major impact on climate change and ecological disasters of our planet. Growing world population as well as better living conditions...
Electric vehicles hold 15% of Sri Lanka's brand new vehicle ...
Business As the world dashes towards electric vehicles (EVs), following the global transition towards zero-emission vehicles, the Sri Lankan market is still entangled in a bureaucratic red tape on brand new EV imports. Is Sri Lanka lost in its path towards a greener, efficient business model? Of the brand-new vehicle registrations in Sri Lanka as recorded recently, EVs hold 15% of the total market, according to leading market research. In the first half of 2024, the global electric vehicle market exceeded 7 million units. This comprised 17 percent of the global sales of light-duty vehicles. According to the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) – a Washington-headquartered global think tank – China, Europe, The United States and India have collectively represented 86% of the global electric vehicle (EV) market in 2024 H1. ICCT in a 2024 review stated: “Domestic vehicle producers, such as VinFast in Vietnam and Togg in Türkiye, dominated EV sales, meanwhile a mix of legacy automakers and newcomers such as BYD dominated sales in other markets. BEVs also dominated sales in these markets, comprising 83% of EV sales in 2024 H1.” Despite the global trend Sri Lankan reception of EVs has been poor. Above all factors, Sri Lanka’s hybrid and EV market suffers heavy import restrictions, blocking the growth of the sector as well as limiting the sustainable future the country is expected to reach. EVs were first introduced to Sri Lanka in 2013. The tax structures for EV imports remained the usual system practiced for the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles despite the technological difference of the two segments of automobiles. EVs continued to be taxed on motor capacity according to the guidelines imposed by Sri Lanka Customs. The ban on all vehicle imports in Sri Lanka, imposed in early 2020 and lifted by the Government with effect from 1 February 2025, further shrunk the emerging EV and hybrid vehicle market. Even though the high taxation on EV and hybrid imports was criticised, the taxing system adopted was not prominently taken for broad discussion by experts or policy decisionmakers until a BYD Atto 3 vehicle fleet encountered the problem being held up in Customs due to a ambiguous situation in import clearing criteria. Even though the authorities agreed to certain conditions and released a part of the vehicle fleet a little over a month ago, the issue still persists, and the system seems to be desperately needing deep review. The matter wa...
Xiaomi Electric Cars Hit the Market in Sri Lanka
Xiaomi's strategic entry into Sri Lanka's eco-friendly vehicle market may transform local commuting landscapes. The brand's pivot from consumer electronics to electric cars showcases its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Sri Lanka, Sustainable Development Goals
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation 9.1 Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
