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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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