Solar Power & EVs: The Perfect Match for Sri Lankan Homes

Energy Independence

Sri Lanka is blessed with sunlight year-round. Combining a rooftop solar system with an Electric Vehicle is the ultimate financial hack for Sri Lankan homeowners.

The Economics

Let's do the math. A typical EV consumes about 15-20 kWh for a 100km drive. A 5kW solar system produces around 20 units (kWh) a day. This means your daily commute could be sufficiently powered by the sun.

Time of Use (ToU) Tariffs

The PUCSL has introduced Time of Use tariffs. Smart owners charge their EVs late at night when grid demand is low, or during the day directly from their solar panels.

Battery Storage

While still expensive, home battery walls are the next step, allowing you to store solar energy for night-time charging without relying on the grid at all.

Energy Independence

Sri Lanka is blessed with sunlight year-round. Combining a rooftop solar system with an Electric Vehicle is the ultimate financial hack for Sri Lankan homeowners.

The Economics

Time of Use (ToU) Tariffs

The PUCSL has introduced Time of Use tariffs. Smart owners charge their EVs late at night when grid demand is low, or during the day directly from their solar panels.

Battery Storage

While still expensive, home battery walls are the next step, allowing you to store solar energy for night-time charging without relying on the grid at all.