The project will be carried out through the Renewable Energy Procurement and Operations Supervision Division of the National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd., a successor entity of the Ceylon Electricity Board.
Under the broader plan for 2031–2032, Sri Lanka aims to develop a total of 300 MW of battery energy storage capacity. Of this, 250 MW will be procured through 25 individual 10 MW/40 MWh battery systems, directly connected to the CEB’s medium-voltage distribution network.