Puttalam District continues to solidify its role as Sri Lanka's premier renewable energy hub in 2026, harnessing strong coastal winds and high solar irradiance to drive national progress toward the government's target of 70% renewable electricity by 2030. With established installations such as the Seguwantivu, Vidatamunai, and Pawandhanavi wind farms operating at peak monsoonal capacity, power sector planners are advancing additional utility-scale wind and solar projects along the northwest coastal corridor. However, the spatial expansion of energy infrastructure increasingly intersects with the Puttalam Lagoon Fisheries Management Area, a delicate coastal ecosystem supporting over 165,000 residents across 88 dedicated fishing villages. Local fishing federations have raised concerns regarding coastal construction noise, turbine vibration effects on nearshore marine life, and land access restrictions around lagoon shores. In response, the Ministry of Energy, alongside the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has initiated Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) consultations. The joint framework mandates stringent environmental impact assessments for new energy projects while exploring dual-use solutions, such as solar-powered cold storage units for local fish landing sites. Environmental scientists emphasized that safeguarding Puttalam Lagoon's extensive mangrove forests and seagrass beds is vital not only for local food security but also for preserving natural carbon sinks that complement Sri Lanka's clean energy transition.