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This report is one of 17 case studies of energy access projects across Asia-Pacific, published as part of a review Towards an ‘Energy Plus’ Approach for the Poor. By identifying key project characteristics that have helped poor households and communities gain access to energy, case studies derive lessons for future energy access activities. Countries covered include Bhutan, China, Fiji, India, Lao PDR, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu.

This case study documents the experiences of the Government of Sri Lanka in expanding access to energy over 1997-2011 through ESD and RERED projects. In particular, the study reviews the projects’ successful strategy of sector-wide capacity building, creating awareness of renewable energy technologies and making renewable energy lending attractive to the financial sector.