Hydroelectric Power Plants in Sri Lanka
21 plants · 1,442 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria | 210 | 2013 |
| 2 | Kotmale | 201 | 1985 |
| 3 | Upper Kotmale | 150 | 2002 |
| 4 | Randenigala | 126 | 1999 |
| 5 | Samanala | 124 | 1999 |
| 6 | New Laxapana | 100 | 1985 |
| 7 | Kukule Ganga | 80 | 2012 |
| 8 | Polpitiya | 75 | 2015 |
| 9 | Canyon | 60 | 1998 |
| 10 | Rantembe | 52 | 1999 |
| 11 | Old Laxapana | 50 | 1985 |
| 12 | Wimalasurendra | 50 | 2015 |
| 13 | Bowatenna | 40 | 2010 |
| 14 | Ukuwela | 40 | 2011 |
| 15 | Broadlands | 35 | 2017 |
| 16 | Moragahakanda | 25 | 2018 |
| 17 | Inginiyagala | 11 | 1951 |
| 18 | Udawalawe | 6 | — |
| 19 | Nilambe | 3.2 | — |
| 20 | Maskelioya | 2 | — |
| 21 | Deduru Oya | 1.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in Sri Lanka
How many Hydroelectric power plants are in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has 21 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 1,442 MW.
What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka?
Victoria is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka, with an installed capacity of 210 MW, commissioned in 2013.
What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka?
The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka is Moragahakanda (2018).
What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka?
The average Hydroelectric power plant in Sri Lanka has a capacity of 69 MW.