Norway has expressed its willingness to assist Sri Lanka in developing renewable energy through wind, solar and ocean wave power, officials said.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting between Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lal Kantha and Norwegian Honorary Consul Sturle Harald Pedersen at the Agriculture Ministry.
Pedersen noted that Sri Lanka has strong potential to utilise multiple renewable energy sources, including wind, solar and tidal power, to strengthen its energy production. He also handed over a project proposal to the minister outlining possible areas of cooperation.
Discussions also focused on the agricultural sector, with emphasis on integrating renewable energy into farming activities.
Pedersen highlighted that agricultural waste could be used to generate gas, adding that Norway is interested in identifying suitable regions to implement such projects.
He further pointed out that excess solar energy generated during the daytime could be used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, which could then serve as an alternative fuel source.