4 hours Ago By Sahan Weerasooriya
A landmark renewable energy initiative is underway in Sri Lanka’s northern islands of Delft, Nainativu, and Analativu—driven by a generous USD 10.995 million grant from the government of India. Speaking to The Island Financial Review, EFL General Manager Projects Logistics Mohamed Niyas stressed that this grant is not only enabling a state-of-the-art hybrid energy project but also laying the groundwork for energy independence, sustainability, and cross-border cooperation in the region.
The project, executed by U-Solar and powered by Ryse Energy wind solutions, introduces a hybrid model integrating solar, wind, and battery storage systems, replacing the islands’ reliance on costly diesel generators. But behind this transformation lies another innovation—Sri Lanka’s first Hybrid Logistics Solution, architected by EFL. Delivering this project to three remote islands required overcoming formidable logistical challenges—from handling sensitive renewable equipment, to navigating tidal patterns, to securing suitable jetties for unloading.
The Indian grant made it possible to meet these challenges with strategic precision and cutting-edge logistics. Niyas added: “This is a powerful example of how international collaboration can unlock sustainable solutions for isolated communities.” “With the support of the Indian grant, our logistics model could be as innovative as the energy system itself.
We didn’t just move equipment—we delivered the future of energy to people who needed it most.” By Ifham Nizam.
