Energy Security in an Uncertain World: How HVDC link with India shields Sri Lanka

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Cross-border energy trade shields nations from fossil fuel shocks, supply risks, and regional instability. A High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) interconnection between Sri Lanka and India could transform energy security, resilience, and cooperation amid global volatility. This article examines how HVDC and grid integration embodies advance modern energy security for Sri Lanka’s future.

The planned HVDC link will be a ±320 kV bipole line running roughly 285 km between Madurai and Anuradhapura, incorporating around 50 km of submarine cable under the Palk Strait. The initial phase targets a transmission capacity of 500 MW, soon to be upgraded to 1,000 MW to accommodate future growth. Implementation is spearheaded by India’s Power Grid Corporation and Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) based on exhaustive technical reviews, site evaluations, and international best practice.

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