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 …
Power
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 …
Renewable energy can be a solution to SL’s energy crisis
Sri Lanka is currently facing an acute energy crisis, primarily due to the country’s reliance on imported fossil fuel. The solution to this is for the …
PUCSL decision on power interruption
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, has decided to reconsider the proposal made by the Ceylon Electricity …
Find solutions to power crisis without disrupting lives of people, says President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed that steps should be taken to find a solution to the power crisis without disrupting the lives of the people. The …
Japanese Marubeni Corporation Explores Possibilities of Investing USD 375mn in Wind Power Project
Marubeni Corporation’s Executive Management Team for Asia visited Sri Lanka to negotiate an investment opportunity for the 200MW Mannar Wind Power Project. …
National consensus on structural reforms needed to get out of economic crisis: Advocata
Sri Lanka is already in one of the worst economic crises in its history. The reforms are so difficult that no party will want to even contemplate let alone …
New USAID 5-year, USD 19m project supports Sri Lanka’s renewable energy goals
On November 17, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced its new $19 million, 5-year Sri Lanka Energy Program. Once finalized, …
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. …
For 1USD pledged to tackle climate crisis for world’s poor, 4USD spent on fossil fuel subsidies: Report
The world spends an astounding US$423 billion annually to subsidize fossil fuels for consumers – oil, electricity that is generated by the burning of other …
SL energy crisis needs streamlined long term policy framework from CEB: Snr Engineers Ass
Senior Engineers of CEB has launched a new movement to uphold policy consistency Plans to focus Energy Crisis in Sri Lanka through expediting the construction …
PUCSL launch second phase of electrician licensing program
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, commences the second phase of awarding free National Vocational …
PUCSL reaches 100-pct success rate in North Central province with consumer mobile service
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator reached a 100 percent success rate in solving more than 350 electricity …
ACL Cables completes fourth ‘ACL SAX’ conductor installation project
ACL Cables PLC, Sri Lanka’s No.1 cable manufacturer recently completed another significant milestone with the installation of its fourth ‘ACL SAX’ …
PUCSL signs MOU with USAID’s youth employment and entrepreneurship project
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with USAID’s youth …
PUCSL publishes hotline for electricity complaints
Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the electricity sector regulator launches a hotline to address and resolve the electricity complaints online …
Indian assistance to promote solar power project
Measures have been taken to increase the contribution by renewable energy sources to the national power grid by enhancing solar power generation as per the …
India Exim Bank to grant USD 100mn credit line to promote solar power in Sri Lanka
Measures have been taken to increase the contribution of renewable energy sources to the national power grid by enhancing solar power generation as per the …