Wahawa , Padiyathalawa geothermal Spring field

#Wahawa geothermal spring field , #Padiyathalawa , #Sri Lanka

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#Energy demand growth in developing countries estimated is 7.8 in 2020.(World Energy congress),Accelerated #exploration, #exploitation of#geothermal resource, application of new technologies will be solution for future energy challenge.. 

Video shows artisan hot water well at #Wahawa , #Padiyathalawa , #Easternprovince of #Sri Lanka .

Wind Energy Development in Sri Lanka

#Wind Energy 
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#Renewable Energy is a form of #energy resource that is replaced by a natural process at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which that resource is being consumed.

Sri Lanka is and Island enormous wind #energy potential . Photo shows a wind farm at #Hambanthota South -eastern coast of Sri Lanka. Project consists of #NEG Micon M1500-600 wind turbines (Danish Made )of 600 KW each with a total installed capacity of 3 MW, generates up to approximately 4,500 MWh of power annually.

Decision support system for mini #hydro-power potential

Decision support system for mini #hydro-power potential
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Screening of #power potential of a catchment is the basic of mini hydro power #development . #Topography, #Elevation Difference,#Hydrology, land use ,#lithology , #environmental and Sociological factors has to be considered.

Photos shows maps produced for initial #screening of #Atabage oya #catchment in central highland of #Sri lanka

Laterite

#Laterite 

#Laterite soil is formed by #tropical weathering process .Laterite is important in mineral based industries . It is used for produce iron and#aluminum.Laterite soil was early major source of #Nickel

Laterite soil is porous and act as good #aquifer .it is used for remove#phosphorous and heavy metals in sewage treatment.

Photo shows laterite soil in #Mortuwa , #Western , #Sri Lanka