CEB announces planned maintenance schedule for power plants
The Ceylon Electricity Board has announced the planned maintenance schedule for CEB power plants for the year 2023 after analysing more than twenty scenarios. …
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Largest capacity crane in Sri Lanka unloaded at HIP
Last week, the largest capacity crawler crane in Sri Lanka was unloaded at Hambantota International Port. The crane, with a 750-ton lifting capacity, will be …
Sri Lanka electricity tariff revision breakdown
With immediate effect, Sri Lanka’s power regulator, the Public Utilities Commission Wednesday approved a 66 per cent hike in electricity tariffs. The …
Sri Lanka agrees in principle on a renewable energy framework with India
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today announced that Sri Lanka and India have agreed in principle on a renewable energy framework. …
Establishment of an export-oriented petroleum refinery in Hambantota
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to call for expressions of interest to select a suitable …
AmCham and USAID collaborates with SLINTEC to accelerate growth of renewable sector
Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), the first public-private research institute in Sri Lanka and the pioneer in nano and advanced technology …
Selection of new entrants for Sri Lanka’s lubricant market liberalization
The cabinet has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to call for applications requesting qualifications to select new entrants to …
Sri Lankan industry leaders explore sustainable energy future
Leaders from across the industry, civil society, finance and academia met in Colombo recently to explore short and long-term energy solutions amidst Sri …
Fitch Affirms Ceylon Electricity Board at AA-(lka); Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka-based Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) National Long-Term Rating at ‘AA-(lka)’ with a Stable Outlook. …
Dialog Enterprise unveils a cutting-edge fuel-monitoring system
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, recently unveiled a timely technological solution for monitoring and measuring fuel …
U.S. partners with David Pieris Motor Company to boost electric mobility in Sri Lanka
The U.S. government, through its development agency, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is committed to accelerating clean energy to drive …
Aitken Spence expands renewable energy portfolio with solar
Aitken Spence PLC reiterates their commitment to local and global sustainable development goals by acquiring Sagasolar Power (Private) Ltd, from the major …
Stop offering renewable energy projects over 10MW on unsolicited proposals: Opposition
Opposition parties are demanding the government not to offer renewable energy projects generating over 10MW on unsolicited proposals. The Parliament is …
Cabinet approval to introduce new mechanism to decide monthly fuel prices
A committee consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Power and Energy and other relevant agencies will be appointed to make recommendations to …
PUCSL files FR petition against CEB, CBSL, Finance Ministry & Power Minister
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka – the electricity sector regulator, filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court today (1st …
No more power cuts in BOI zones: Power Minister
The power cuts that are currently being implemented on a daily basis will not be extended to factories owned by the Board of Investment, which plays an …
Norlanka unveils solar energy project at Trincomalee plant
Norlanka, one of Sri Lanka’s largest sustainable exporters of baby and kidswear, has reached its latest milestone in its journey towards achieving …
Sri Lanka needs price formula to avert future energy crisis
Regional fuel prices are significantly higher than Sri Lanka Sri Lanka pitches into darkness and its people form lines at fuel stations due to the ongoing …
Resus Energy connects 8th mini-hydropower station to national grid : capacity 2.4MW
Resus Energy PLC, a forerunner in renewable energy, operating a number of small hydropower and ground mounted solar PV stations in Sri Lanka, recently …
PUCSL says demand for electricity can be managed during month of February
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, stated that the demand for electricity can be managed during the month …