Sri Lanka renewable businesses form association
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka renewable energy businesses have formed an association named the Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) affiliated with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
The group held its first meeting on July 22, 2022.
“The FRED, which is an Approved Association of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will provide a unifying voice for the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka, promoting the promotion and adoption of advanced, efficient, and sustainable technology and policies that will promote and benefit the country’s long-term sustainable energy requirements and goals,” a statement from the Chambers said.
The FRED will engage in promotional activities on sustainable technology as well as policy and technical guidance to relevant authorities.
The association aims to work towards a framework for sustainable energy generation while making sure the country meets its “international commitments towards climate change mitigation and Sustainable Development Goals.”
“With the wealth of expertise and experience at its disposal, the FRED aims to constructively contribute towards the development of a sustainable framework for renewable energy generation, while also ensuring Sri Lanka meets its international commitments towards climate change mitigation, and Sustainable Development Goals,” the statement said.
The association comprises the Small Hydro Power Developers Association, the Grid Connected Solar Power Association, Wind Power Association and the Bio Energy Association of Sri Lanka, comprising over 750Mw of operational projects connected to the national grid as well as other industry stakeholders including investors, developers, science and technology professionals, etc.
FRED has elected Thusitha Peiris, the CEO of WKV Hydro Technics as the President of the association for 2022/23.
Manjula Perera the MD of WindForce PLC is the Vice-President.
Lasith Wimalasena, the CEO of WindForce PLC and Chamil Silva, the MD of Solar Ray Energy are the secretaries and Treasurer.
(Colombo/Jul26/2022)
