India has provided rooftop solar systems to religious sites across Sri Lanka as part of a $17 million project to aid in the island’s renewable energy transition. The initiative, covering nine provinces and 25 districts, aims to install 25 MW of solar capacity at 5,000 religious institutions, including temples, churches, and mosques. Officials from India and Sri Lanka provided solar panels to the sites. Expected to be completed by early next year, the project will supply approximately 37 million units (kWh) of electricity annually, significantly reducing energy costs for these institutions. The project aligns with India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy and includes five years of maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability. India’s additional renewable projects in Sri Lanka involve solar electrification at 9,000 Buddhist temples and hybrid energy projects in the Jaffna region.
India installs 25 MW of rooftop solar for Sri Lanka
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