Challenge:
The majority of the population in Sri Lanka, especially in rural areas, lacked access to electricity.
Example of Impact:
This project alone has financed the installation of 74,000 solar power systems in Sri Lanka, providing electricity to 3,200 households. Access to electricity has increased to 38% from 30% in 2002.
Approach:
• Increasing the proportion of renewable energy for better sustainability and environmental protection
• Utilizing off-grid renewable energy technologies to bring electricity to remote communities
• Promote private sector power generation from renewable energy resources for the main grid.
Challenges Remaining:
To create a system with the Government for ensuring sustainability of the renewable energy industry without external financing while maintaining the current momentum of renewable energy development.
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