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Offshore Wind Technical Assistance for Sri Lanka

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Pustjens, W.; Dong, L.; Le, T.; Heger, J.; Starmans, J.; Klerx, S.; Perera, S.; Siyambalapitiya, T.; Liyanage, L.; Gunaruwan, T.; Wickramasinghe, A.; Singhakumara, B. (2025). Offshore Wind Technical Assistance for Sri Lanka. Report by Royal Haskoning. Report for World Bank Group (WBG).
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author = {Pustjens, W and Dong, L and Le, T and Heger, J and Starmans, J and Klerx, S and Perera, S and Siyambalapitiya, T and Liyanage, L and Gunaruwan, T and Wickramasinghe, A and Singhakumara, B},
title = {Offshore Wind Technical Assistance for Sri Lanka},
institution = {Royal Haskoning},
year = {2025},
month = {nov},
url = {https://www.haskoning.com/en/projects/unlocking-sri-lankas-offshore-wind-potential},
keywords = {Wind Energy, Fixed Offshore Wind, Bats, Birds, Marine Mammals, Human Dimensions, Fisheries, Stakeholder Engagement},
}
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TY - RPRT
TI - Offshore Wind Technical Assistance for Sri Lanka
AU - Pustjens, W
AU - Dong, L
AU - Le, T
AU - Heger, J
AU - Starmans, J
AU - Klerx, S
AU - Perera, S
AU - Siyambalapitiya, T
AU - Liyanage, L
AU - Gunaruwan, T
AU - Wickramasinghe, A
AU - Singhakumara, B
AB - Sri Lanka’s Offshore Wind Phase II Technical Assistance Pre‑Feasibility Study sets the foundation for a resilient and investable offshore wind sector. It establishes the groundwork for a sustainable market that can attract capital, build local capabilities and strengthen long-term economic resilience. In doing so, it supports Sri Lanka to diversify its energy mix, enhance energy security and advance its decarbonisation goals.Sri Lanka has excellent natural conditions for offshore wind, offering strong resource potential. Yet no offshore wind farms are currently operational. Offshore wind remains a complex, capital‑intensive undertaking that requires years of preparation and comes with technical, ecological and commercial uncertainties. For an emerging market like Sri Lanka, these challenges are amplified, creating barriers for investors and slowing early‑stage development. To help overcome these obstacles and prepare the market for future projects, a comprehensive pre‑feasibility study was conducted. This work provides an evidence‑based foundation to reduce risk and create the conditions needed for successful investment.
DA - 2025/11//
PY - 2025
PB - Royal Haskoning
UR - https://www.haskoning.com/en/projects/unlocking-sri-lankas-offshore-wind-potential
LA - English
KW - Wind Energy
KW - Fixed Offshore Wind
KW - Bats
KW - Birds
KW - Marine Mammals
KW - Human Dimensions
KW - Fisheries
KW - Stakeholder Engagement
ER -
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Sri Lanka’s Offshore Wind Phase II Technical Assistance Pre‑Feasibility Study sets the foundation for a resilient and investable offshore wind sector. It establishes the groundwork for a sustainable market that can attract capital, build local capabilities and strengthen long-term economic resilience. In doing so, it supports Sri Lanka to diversify its energy mix, enhance energy security and advance its decarbonisation goals.

Sri Lanka has excellent natural conditions for offshore wind, offering strong resource potential. Yet no offshore wind farms are currently operational. Offshore wind remains a complex, capital‑intensive undertaking that requires years of preparation and comes with technical, ecological and commercial uncertainties. For an emerging market like Sri Lanka, these challenges are amplified, creating barriers for investors and slowing early‑stage development. To help overcome these obstacles and prepare the market for future projects, a comprehensive pre‑feasibility study was conducted. This work provides an evidence‑based foundation to reduce risk and create the conditions needed for successful investment.