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systems and precision-guided munitions mainly based on autonomous platforms either drones or
unmanned surface vehicles to prevent illicit activities. Other than the traditional systems, defence
systems against non-traditional firearms and systems including drone attacks are essential to
mitigate the possible threats to naval assets and the threat from the sea in the contemporary world.
Financial constraints may obstruct the acquisition of sophisticated weapon systems. However, the
SLN’s experience with home-grown solutions by modifying weapon systems cost-effectively to
suit to purpose during humanitarian operations gives the green light on future innovations in
weapon and defence in Sri Lanka.

Energy Conservation
Due to the heavy involvement of technology, the energy consumption of SLN is one of the
concerns. These are mainly in the form of electricity and fossil energy. The total units consumed
for the year 2021 was 28,577,819 kWh and SLN has reduced the consumption by 10% in 2023
compared to the year 2021. Other notable aspects are as follows;

● Use of Renewable Energy. The introduction of Solar PV systems as feasible is
another aspect to develop in the energy sector. Remote locations where the national
grid is not available, street light systems and rooftops of large buildings are
identified as possible suitable locations to install Automated Solar PV systems.
Most of the bases and detachments are located in the coastal belt and dry zones
where solar energy harvest is high will be an added benefit for SLN to implement
this project. SLN to seek the possibility of this attempt through collaborations.

● Periodic Maintenance. SLN continues carrying out periodic maintenance of
systems running with fossil fuels and electricity including; main engines, auxiliary
machinery, AC systems and motors to ensure energy efficiency.

● Energy Audits. Energy audits are carried out in-house and with the assistance of
other stakeholders and governing institutions such as the Sustainable Energy
Authority to ensure efficient energy usage and to identify the drawbacks to mitigate
appropriately.
● Continuous Monitoring, Education and Awareness. The SLN continuously
educates and monitors energy consumption and the details are published on the
main page of SLN internal web to aware naval personnel of SLN energy
consumption patterns and insist on energy saving.

Technology to Accomplish Naval Role

SLN is entrusted to carry out non-naval duties in various capacities. Such duties required special
equipment and systems other than the available sensors. Apprehension of radioactive substances,
chemicals, drugs and some contraband items can only be done with specific detectors. Real-time
and predicted meteorological data can be obtained by satellite systems and weather forecasting
systems subjected to subscribe such on a payment basis. Prevention of oil spills, firefighting and
damage control can be efficiently carried out with modern equipment. The CBRN response teams,
VBSS teams, 4RS, RABS, VIP protection teams, SBS, Harbour Defence Units, Marines, Divers,
Naval Hospitals and the duties of similar specific units will ease up with wearable sensors and
modern advance systems, which SLN is essentially required to possess.

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