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Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressing the need for expanded solar and wind development along with major improvements to the national transmission network.
“Batteries alone cannot do this. A battery is just a medium,” Ilyas said. “We need more solar. We also need a greater share of renewable energy sources.”
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This is probably before the IMF 695M received.
Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1.6% to USD 6,873 million in May 2026, from USD 6,766 million in April 2026. This includes proceeds from the People's Bank of China swap arrangement. - CBSL - https://t.co/XMmdAjxgHu