Being a country with an increasing population, the demand for power is increasing in Sri
Lanka. As a result, there will be a power shortage in the country, near future unless alternative
power sources will be introduced immediately. Geothermal energy has a tremendous potential in
Sri Lanka. However this energy source is not yet fully investigated for its vast range of
applications including power generation. Present research is mainly focused on assessing the
feasibility of Padiyathalawa hot springs to produce geothermal energy. Geophysical and
geochemical explorations were carried out along the prospective area to locate the fracture
pattern and the sources of hot springs.
Results show that all hot water springs in Padiyathalawa area are originated at a single source
with a high fracture density and this zone is suitable for further investigations. In addition, two
locations have been identified with out flow temperature of 44 °C that can be used as source area
to produced energy combining with another power producing technology.
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