SRI LANKA'S PATHWAY
The road to net zero, 2050.
What the country has committed to, where electricity comes from today, and what it means for homes and businesses. Every figure links to an official source. Last checked November 2026.
70%
Renewable electricity target by 2030, to be maintained beyond 2030
~55%
Share of electricity generated from renewables in 2024
6,048 MW
Installed generation capacity in 2024, around 64% of it renewable
2050
Target year for economy-wide net zero carbon
Milestones
2021
Updated climate pledge
Commitments to 70% renewable electricity by 2030, carbon neutral electricity by 2050 and no new coal power plants.
2025
NDC 3.0 submitted (2026–2035)
A 33.9% cut in power-sector emissions, keeping 70% renewable generation from 2030 onwards.
2026
Offshore wind pre-feasibility report
Sri Lanka launched its first offshore wind pre-feasibility report in February 2026; the next phase was taken forward in October.
2028
Certified solar technicians
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certification becomes mandatory for solar technicians.
2030
70% renewable electricity
The headline power-sector target in Sri Lanka's climate commitments.
2050
Net zero
Carbon neutral electricity generation and economy-wide net zero carbon status.
Our renewable resources
Sri Lanka is endowed with biomass, hydropower, solar and wind, and aspires to become carbon neutral by 2050 by making the most of them.
- Large hydropower
- Solar
- Wind
- Biomass
- Mini hydropower
What it means for you
- Homes: rooftop solar and efficient appliances lower bills and add to the renewable share.
- Businesses: energy audits and on-site solar cut costs; buyers increasingly ask suppliers for footprint data.
- Everyone: knowing your footprint shows where change matters most.
Who leads the transition
Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA)
Promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)
Regulates electricity, including rooftop solar connection schemes and tariffs.
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
National utility for generation, transmission and most distribution.
Climate Change Secretariat, Ministry of Environment
Leads national climate commitments and the Net Zero 2050 roadmap.
Landmark projects
The hydropower, wind, storage and grid projects that set the standard.
See the projects