Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Renewable energy advocates claim that the rooftop solar sector saves over US$ 500 million annually by preventing fossil fuel usage

Critics underscore that the incumbent govt. is yet to take proactive and practical decisions to strengthen the renewable energy sector By 2030, the government aims to fulfill 70% of the energy requirement through renewable energy Sri Lanka's energy sector is at a critical juncture due to the growing friction between conventional and non-conventional energy sectors. While the world is moving away from fossil fuels, coal and is looking at depending on renewable energy, Sri Lanka is challenged by various obstacles. Despite submitting an elaborate energy policy with ambitious targets, the i...