Parallel to the global energy transition, we are driving the sustainable energy revolution taking place across Sri Lanka underscored by the steady expansion of the Sri Lankan energy sector.
The sustainable energy industry is expected to facilitate a number of economic activities and continue to grow rapidly in the coming years. There is tremendous economic opportunities and for the countries that innovate and develop these clean energy technologies and great economic advantages which utilise these clean energy.
Sri Lanka is endowed with several types of renewable energy resources, including biomass, hydropower, solar and wind. Sri Lanka aspires to become a carbon neutral country by 2050 by making the most out of the energy available and developing cleaner energy resources according to the National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka.
In preparation for this future, we promote the widespread adoption of energy efficiency improvement and conservation and increased use of all forms of renewable energy in the pursuit of sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth, creation of local value and prosperity.
As the governing body responsible for pioneering the sustainable energy revolution in Sri Lanka, we aim to facilitate the development of our nation’s rich energy resources, including solar, wind, water and bioenergy.
Sustainable and renewable energy plays and important role in the energy future of the world, with energy generated from traditional fossil fuels causing detrimental impact to the environment by contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the rapid depletion of fossil fuel, which are non-renewable has led to governments, responsible environmental authorities and many industries to consider alternative renewable...
Energy Efficiency simply means using less energy to perform the same task - that is, eliminating energy waste. Energy efficiency brings a variety of benefits: and lowering our costs on a household and the whole economy, reducing demand for energy imports and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While renewable energy technologies also help accomplish these...
Depletion of resources and constant increase of energy demand has a major impact on climate change and ecological disasters of our planet. Growing world population as well as better living conditions creates a growing energy demand.
With this in mind, we support industries and sectors in their transition to a sustainable...
Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) launched a voluntary energy labelling programme for LED modules, (LED Panel lights). The event took...
Hiruras Power Company affiliated to Windforce launched a 15MW wind power project in Mannar on 06th August 2023. The project connected to...
A guest lecture was delivered by Eng. Harsha Wickramasinghe (Deputy Director General-DSM) of SLSEA on ‘Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transition’...
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) launched a pilot refrigerator replacement project at BMICH on 17th February 2023 to encourage refrigerator...
Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) launched a voluntary energy labelling programme for LED modules, (LED Panel lights). The event took place on 29 August 2023 at the Auditorium of the Sri Lanka Standards Institution and it provided an opportunity for suppliers to learn about the voluntary labelling programme for LED modules, how to comply with the technical standards and the implementation procedure of the labelling programme. The energy labelling standards for LED modules have already been published as SLS 1740:2022. The standards specify the energy performance test methods, star rating criteria for LED modules, as well as the information that must be included on the energy label.
Local manufacturers, importers, LED module suppliers, officers from government institutions, and the Technical Committee members for preparation of the standards attended to this event. The voluntary energy labelling programme for LED modules brings a step towards promoting the use of energy-efficient LED modules in Sri Lanka. The programme will help consumers to make informed choices about the energy efficient LED modules during purchasing the lamps, and it will encourage suppliers to offer more energy-efficient products for sale.
The SLSEA is committed to promote energy efficient appliances in Sri Lanka. The voluntary LED module energy labelling programme is one of the many initiatives that the SLSEA is undertaking to achieve this goal.
Benefits of Energy Labelling Programme
There are a number of benefits of energy labelling programmes, including:
How to get the Energy Label for LED Lamps
To display the energy label, the products (LED modules) shall comply with the SLS 1740:2022. If the product complies with the requirements given in the standard and it’s energy performance is higher than the specified minimum level in the standard, star rating (from one star to five stars) is assigned to the particular model of the lamp. Then the supplier can fix the energy label with the particular star rating on the product. The number of stars appearing on the curved band depicts the energy rating determined for the particular model as in the standard. More stars earned by a module means higher energy-efficiency. If the product does not meet at least the minimum energy performance level, no stars will be assigned to that product. When the labelling scheme becomes mandatory, such products will be prohibited entering the market. It is expected to make the energy label for LED modules mandatory by the year 2024 by imposing regulations.
The energy label must be attached to the LED module and its packaging. The label must include the following information:
Voluntary labelling programme launching event
Hiruras Power Company affiliated to Windforce launched a 15MW wind power project in Mannar on 06th August 2023. The project connected to the national grid comprise of 6 wind turbines. The construction work was attended by local engineers and labourers and commissioned before the scheduled project completion date.
The opening ceremony was graced by Hon. Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power & Energy, Hon. Indika Anuruddha, State Minister of Power, Eng. Ranjith Sepala, Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, Hiruras Power Co. top officials and other distinguished guests.
A guest lecture was delivered by Eng. Harsha Wickramasinghe (Deputy Director General-DSM) of SLSEA on ‘Empowering Consumers Through Clean Energy Transition’ at CAA on 15th March 2023 at Metropolitan University Auditorium.
It was conducted in par with the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day by Consumer Affairs Authority in Colombo.
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Hon. Nalin Fernando and other distinguish guests graced the event.
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) launched a pilot refrigerator replacement project at BMICH on 17th February 2023 to encourage refrigerator suppliers to join the voluntary energy labeling programme and educate the public on the Minimum Energy Performance (MEP) Label. The MEP label was introduced to 15 models of refrigerators offered by three major appliance vendors, allowing the customers to choose an efficient model for their next purchase. Chairman and Director General (DG) of SLSEA, Chairman of Lanka Electricity Company, DG of Sri Lanka Standard Institution and DG of National Engineering Research and Development Center attended this event.
The pilot project aims to replace 1,000 old household inefficient refrigerators with new MEP labelled and energy-efficient refrigerators in the Western Province, with an estimated saving of 480,000 kWh of electricity per year. This translates to an approximately 30% reduction in the electricity bill of a typical participating household. The pilot project will be used to measure and document the actual savings and test an elaborate network of disposal for discarded refrigerators and related hazardous materials. The pilot project is expected to be expanded to cover the whole country, removing 500,000 old inefficient units within five years, with an estimated saving of 500GWh of electricity (approximately 3% of the national electricity use).
