DIMO to revitalize Sri Lanka’s green energy development with Microgrid systems

Completes Sri Lanka’s first ever fully operational microgrid system at the University of Moratuwa

With the recent successful completion of the nation’s first comprehensive grid tied renewable energy microgrid project at the University of Moratuwa (UOM), DIMO, a leading diversified conglomerate in Sri Lanka, is now well equipped to implement microgrid systems for the local industries to ensure an uninterrupted power supply. DIMO will also provide microgrid services to the Maldives and rural regions in Africa where the company has already established its footprint through other engineering solutions.

The microgrid system at the UOM supplies uninterrupted power to the university despite the current power cuts faced by the country. Even during the 13-hour power cuts, the microgrid was capable of effectively managing the demand of the connected loads. DIMO implemented the microgrid system at UOM in collaboration with Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) and with the financial assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). DIMOalso partnered with German offgrid experts DHYBRID, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions with individualised control systems for hybrid energy supply, for this project.

In Sri Lanka, power from hydro plants have dropped below 28% during the dry season and this, along with the prevailing forex crisis, has led to extended power cuts in the country. The demand for energy will continue to rise, and even if commercial and industrial sectors have implemented solar power, it is of no use during power outages. Microgrids allow renewable energy to be utilised during power outages as well.

This is a timely concept offering an ideal solution for many industries including business centres, factories, resorts, hospitals, universities, data centres and more. Given the prevailing continuous power interruptions, there are many cases of operational shutdowns which directly affect the nation’s economic survival.

Backed by the resounding success of the comprehensive project at the UOM, DIMO is now well-geared to offer microgrid systems as an uninterrupted power supply solution for multiple industries in Sri Lanka.