Sri Lanka’s power minister orders a halt to bonuses and allowances for CEB employees
Kanchana Wijesekera has instructed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to stop paying bonuses and allowances to its employees. In a letter to the CEB chairman, …
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Sri Lanka Streamlines Renewable Energy Project Approval Process
In a move to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects and meet ambitious national climate targets, the Sri Lankan government has announced a …
Breakdown at Lakwijaya Thermal Power Plant: Unit 02 Generator Shut Down for Repairs
The Lakwijaya Thermal Power Plant in Norochchole encountered an emergency breakdown in its High-Pressure Heater System, forcing the halt of the Unit 02 …
CEB e-Billing System extended for more areas
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced the implementation of the CEB e-Billing system for more areas. Accordingly, customers residing in the …
PUCSL electricity tariff revision discriminatory: Advocata
Electricity tariff design must meet two main objectives: firstly, raising the money needed to pay for the costs of provision, and secondly, sending the right …
PUCSL approves Electricity Tariff Revision effective from today
The Public Utilities Commission Of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the electricity tariff revision effective from Oct 20, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Tariff …
Fitch upgrades Ceylon Electricity Board to ‘BB+(lka)’; Outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) National Long-Term Rating and the rating on CEB's senior unsecure debentures to 'BB+(lka)', from …
JICA to provide Technical Cooperation in Power Sector Reforms of Sri Lanka
The Cabinet appointed a Senior Lead advisor as the Head of Power Sector Reform Secretariate, to provide Strategies to coordinate activities pertaining to the …
WindForce Commence development of 10MW Solar Power Project in Kebitigollewa
WindForce PLC achieved a significant milestone by officially signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of the 10MW Kebitigollewa Solar …
WindForce, Lakdhanavi & Singapore firm join forces on 100 MW renewable energy project with USD152Mn investment
WindForce PLC – Sri Lanka’s leader in renewable energy, in partnership with Lakdhanavi – the leading Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Sri Lanka, and …
Green Milestone: Hiruras Wind Power Plant Inauguration by WindForce
On August 6th, Mannar, Sri Lanka, witnessed history as the Hiruras Wind Power Plant of WindForce PLC was inaugurated. Hon. Minister Kanchana Wijesekera, …
CEB launches e-Billing System replacing traditional printed paper bills
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announces the upcoming launch of the next phase of their e-Billing system, effective from the 01st of July, 2023. During …
Fitch Assigns Vidullanka PLC First-Time A+(lka) National Rating; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has assigned a National Long-Term Rating of 'A+(Ika)' with a Stable Outlook to Sri Lanka based renewable power producer Vidullanka PLC. At the …
Removing PUCSL Chair via Parliament a threat to democracy and good governance: Eran
Judicial Precedence proves independent commissioners can seek court order to ensure their orders carried out Eran Wickramartne MP speaking on the debate of the …
PUCSL Chair calls for 27-pct electricity tariff reduction: CEB says 3-pct only
Chairman of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Janaka Ratnayake emphasized that there is a possibility of reducing electricity tariffs by 27 percent. …
Eighth Power, Energy & Construction Expo in July 2023
The Power, Energy & Construction Expo is set to take place from 7th – 9th of July 2023 at BMICH Exhibition Centre, Colombo. The expo will showcase the …
CEB acquires 163 MW power plant from Sojitz Kelanitissa
Ceylon Electricity Board has acquired the 163 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant which was operated by Sojitz Kelanitissa (Pvt) Limited. The acquiring process was …
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. …
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 rate hike …