Category: Power

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Sri Lanka Slashes Electricity Tariffs by 20-pct Effective Midnight

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by 20%, effective from midnight today, for the first six months of 2025. This decision follows a series of public consultations and counter-proposals from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). However, the Ceylon Electricity Board has announced that the revised electricity […]

Asian Development Bank extends USD 150 mn line of credit to CEB

Asian Development Bank extends USD 150 mn line of credit to CEB

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) signed an agreement on 19th December 2024, for ADB to provide a loan of $150 million to CEB. After rigorous due diligence by ADB on technical, economic and social merits of CEB’s upcoming investment proposals, ADB approved the loan package in November 2024. Through these funds, […]

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EnerG Sustainables to host training on solar integration and AI-driven energy management

EnerG Sustainables, the renewable energy and energy management consultation across the GCC and beyond, is announcing an intensive two-day training program on ‘Innovative Energy Strategies for Commercial & Industrial Businesses: Integrating Solar and AI-Driven Energy Management Solutions.’ This exclusive event will take place at the iconic Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on December 10th-11th, 2024. […]

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Fitch Affirms Ceylon Electricity Board at BB+(lka); Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) National Long-Term Rating at ‘BB+(lka)’. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch also affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of CEB’s outstanding senior unsecured debentures at ‘BB+(lka)’. CEB’s ratings are equalised with the Sri Lankan sovereign rating (Long-Term LocalCurrency Issuer Default Rating CCC-) under Fitch’s Government-Related Entities (GRE) Rating Criteria. […]

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EnerGulf: Leading the charge in sustainable energy

The solar energy landscape is evolving, driven by technological advancements, increasing environmental concerns, and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. As the sector continues to expand, the role of strong, visionary leadership becomes paramount in guiding companies towards success. Effective leadership is essential for navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful implementation […]

JICA pledges further technical assistance to Power Sector Reforms

Sri Lanka is on a mission to revamp its state-owned enterprises, including the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) under the IMF Program, while the country is fully committed to achieving the Government of Sri Lanka’s target of seventy percent share of renewable energy in power generation by 2030. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been supporting […]

Sri Lanka’s First Natural Gas Power Plant Launched by President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the renewable energy sector should become the primary driver of economic growth in Sri Lanka over the next decade, similar to how the garment industry was developed as a key economic sector by the government in 1977. The President highlighted that the government has a strategic plan to transform Sri […]

Solar PV Projects needs an Owner’s Engineer – says EnerGulf

As the solar energy sector experiences rapid expansion, the demand for precision, expertise, and quality assurance has become increasingly critical. EnerGulf, a pioneering renewable energy and energy management consulting firm, emphasizes the importance of involving an Owner’s Engineer (OE) in large-scale solar PV projects, highlighting that having a solar consultant is not just beneficial but […]

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