How to distribute electricity in Sri Lanka?

Giving an electricity supply to your premises from the electricity grid at a controlled voltage is the distribution of electricity. A license should be obtained from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to distribute electricity.

What type of power outlet does Sri Lanka use?

Sri Lanka uses power outlets and plugs of types D & G. Take a look at the pictures below to see what these plugs and power sockets look like: Doesn't look familiar? Do the outlets look different in your country? You'll need a power plug adapter. Be careful!

How has the economic crisis affected the power sector in Sri Lanka?

However, the current economic crisis has affected all key segments of the economy, including the power sector. Electricity in Sri Lanka is generated using three primary sources: thermal power (which includes coal and fuel oil), hydropower, and other non-conventional renewable energy sources (solar power and wind power).

Does Sri Lanka have solar energy?

Sri Lanka has vast solar-wind-energy resources due to its location in the Indian Ocean. Eleven wind power plants are currently connected to the national grid. USAID has assessed wind and solar energy potential for Sri Lanka. This information is available at

Does Sri Lanka have a good grid connection?

Sri Lanka has already achieved a grid connectivity of 98 percent, which is relatively high by South Asian standards. However, the current economic crisis has affected all key segments of the economy, including the power sector.

Is there a power shortage in Sri Lanka?

Currently CEB engineers estimates of shortage in base power is 300MW. The CEB had commenced purchasing emergency thermal power to sustain supply. Sri Lanka experienced significant power outages in 2022 due to the economic crisis and lack of forex to purchase oil and coal to operate plants.