Adani Green Energy’s wind energy project, coming up in Mannar and Pooneryn districts, has been challenged in the Supreme Court on grounds of potential environmental impact and ‘lack of transparency’.

Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority has sought environmental clearance for the project which is coming up across the Central Asian Flyway which brings one million birds of 150 species to Mannar.

However, a top official of the Ministry said this is the location with the highest potential for wind energy, and therefore it cannot be compromised no matter what. However, he said steps would be taken for mitigation of damages on migratory bird paths, their habitats and breeding patterns.

“We are open for steps to be taken to mitigate the damage. Still, it is difficult to compromise the project site since it is the place with the highest potential,” he said