Renewable Energy Consumption: Sri Lanka

Analysis# Sri Lanka Renewable Energy Consumption Sri Lanka's renewable energy consumption stood at 48.8% of total energy in 2021, positioning the country as a moderate renewable energy user. This represents a dramatic decline from the all-time peak of 78.1% in 1990, marking a 37.5% decrease over three decades. The nation's renewable share has fluctuated within a narrow band since the mid-2010s, hovering between 45.1% (2016) and 49.3% (2020), well below historical levels. A notable inflection point occurred around 2016, when renewable consumption hit its all-time low of 45.1%. Since then, modest recovery has emerged, with the share climbing to nearly 50% by 2020 before settling at 48.8% in 2021. The recent upward trajectory suggests stabilization rather than sustained growth, indicating Sri Lanka faces persistent challenges in expanding renewable capacity despite its historically significant renewable energy base.