Sri Lanka, May 29 -- As Sri Lanka continues to face economic pressures linked to fuel imports and electricity generation costs, renewable energy is increasingly being viewed as a practical long-term solution. Among the professionals contributing to this global transition is Sri Lankan-born renewable energy engineer Jayan Shirantha Mendis, currently serving as Project & Operations Manager at CHINT Green Energy in New Zealand.

With more than 13 years of experience in renewable energy engineering, project management, and operations, Mendis has worked on solar initiatives in both Sri Lanka and overseas. In this interview, he discusses Sri Lanka's renewable energy potential, the importance of reducing dependence on imported fuel, and the chal...