Sri Lanka and India confirm technical parameters for power grid interconnection
- CNL Reporter
- June 26, 2025
- Political
- Sri Lanka and India
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The joint technical team of India and Sri Lanka last week successfully concluded a high-level meeting, confirming the technical parameters for the much-anticipated India-Sri Lanka power grid interconnection.
The development was described as a critical step forward in actualising cross-border electricity trade between the two South Asian neighbours, with wide-reaching implications for Sri Lanka’s energy security and economic stability.
The meeting, held on 16 June in New Delhi, brought together senior engineers, experts, and Government representatives from both countries. Sources said after extensive technical discussions, the team confirmed the technical parameters of the proposed power grid interconnection.
The transmission line will enable Sri Lanka to import electricity during shortages and eventually export renewable energy in times of surplus. It opens up new opportunities for diversifying energy sources, improving grid stability, and integrating into the regional power market.
