Govt. to set up Rs. 398 m Renewable Energy Training Centre

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In a major step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s renewable energy workforce, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new Renewable Energy Training Centre at an estimated cost of Rs. 398 million, funded through local resources.

The decision follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 10 February 2025, between the Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute (SLGTI) and the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) to jointly implement the project.

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Addressing the media, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday, the new facility will be established as an affiliated branch of the SLGTI on 3.11 acres of land in the Mayurapura Division of the Walawa Zone, owned by the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority.

Strategically located near the Kiriebbanwewa Solar Power Plant and the Hambantota Training Centre of the SLSEA, the centre is expected to provide students with direct access to practical, hands-on training alongside classroom instruction.

He said the project aims to establish a national renewable energy training hub by integrating the new centre with other relevant institutions. The training programs will cover key areas including solar energy, wind power, hydropower, biomass energy, energy efficiency, as well as electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering related to the renewable energy sector.

The Government expects the initiative to help address the growing demand for skilled technicians and technical professionals, as Sri Lanka accelerates its transition towards clean and sustainable energy solutions.

“The new training centre is expected to play a vital role in developing a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting the country’s expanding renewable energy industry, while contributing to the long-term energy security and sustainability goals,” he added.

The proposal to this effect was submitted by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as the Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister.