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Govt. speeding development of hydrogen as renewable energy source
The Island
|September 20, 2025
Sri Lanka is gearing up to embrace hydrogen as a renewable energy source, with the government pledging to provide all possible support for its development, Power and Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody announced recently.
Addressing the Stakeholder Consultation on the Draft Renewable Hydrogen Policy of Sri Lanka in Colombo, Minister Jayakody said hydrogen energy will be central to the country’s long-term power strategy. He underscored that the government’s commitment lies not only in adopting new technologies but also in ensuring that renewable energy resources are harnessed to their maximum potential.
“Our government's policy direction is to fully utilize renewable energy and advanced technology to achieve our energy goals. Hydrogen will be of immense importance for electricity generation in the future. Preparing a national policy is the first crucial step, and today’s stakeholder consultation is a key milestone,” Jayakody said.
This story is from the September 20, 2025 edition of The Island.
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