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Sri Lanka · Renewable infrastructure
Hydropower and national energy infrastructure
A market profile focused on hydropower’s established role in Sri Lanka’s electricity system.
38%
of electricity produced from hydropower in 2023
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The operating context.
Hydropower is one of the oldest and largest renewable energy sources, using the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity.
In 2023, hydropower produced about 38% of Sri Lanka’s electricity, underscoring the importance of water infrastructure and generation assets within the country’s energy mix.