Category: Power
The Ceylon Chamber Welcomes New Electricity Bill
In a landmark decision, the Parliament of Sri Lanka has approved the long-awaited Electricity Bill, marking a significant milestone in public sector reform. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, which has been advocating for this change for the past few years, warmly welcomes the decision, hailing it as a courageous and transformative step forward for the […]
TISL Demands Transparency in Adani Wind Power Project: Files Right to Information Applications
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a series of Right to Information (RTI) requests with public authorities seeking crucial information regarding the transparency, legality, evaluation process, pricing, government involvement, and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) related to the Wind Power Project in Mannar and Pooneryn, involving India’s Adani Group. Earlier this year, Adani Green […]
Backbay Solar and Orbital Energy commissions 2-megawatt capacity solar plants in East
Backbay Solar (private) Limited commissioned 2-megawatt ground-mounted solar power plants in Kommathurai Batticaloa on Sunday 10th March 2024, which are a part of the 1X90 SBS II solar tender under the Ceylon Electricity Board. Backbay Solar is managed by Sino Lanka Power Gen, a leader in commercial rooftop solar installations with approximately 50MW of projects […]
Electricity Tariff will be reduced by 21.9-pct from midnight today: PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the revision of electricity tariffs with effect from midnight today. The overall tariff reduction is 21.9 percent. The Final decision was reached after studying and reviewed the proposals and cost data submitted by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in this tariff revision, in accordance with […]
Power Purchase Agreement for 100 MW Ground Mount Solar Power Project in Siyambalanduwa
A power purchase agreement for the 100 MW Ground Mount Solar power project in Siyambalanduwa was signed by Rividhanavi (Pvt) Limited with CEB today. The project was advertised by the CEB for a competitive bidding process in September 2022, evaluated in 2023, and was awarded to the lowest & successful bidder at the end of […]
‘s Solar Scheme Adds 630 Million Units in 2023
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) implemented the Rooftop Solar Scheme, which resulted in an addition of 630 million units of electricity to the national grid in 2023. This initiative has been supported by electricity consumers across the country. Notably, these consumers have transitioned from traditional electricity users to generating and selling electricity to the national […]
CEAT goes Green in Sri Lanka with 2.4 MW solar power plant at Kelaniya
Sri Lanka’s top tyre maker CEAT Kelani Holdings has completed an investment of Rs 475.97 million in a High Tension (HT) metering roof-top photovoltaic panel solar power plant as part of the company’s efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its manufacturing operations at its Kelaniya complex. The 2.4 MW solar power plant installed by […]
Sri Lanka can better harness its potential for bio-gas and renewable energy technology
Nov 18, 2015 – Bio-gas can be used in Sri Lanka as a cheaper and cleaner renewable energy alternative to petroleum-based fuels, EU SWITCH-Asia, an European Union program that supports clean energy consumption and production said.“Asia is the centre of domestic biogas development with close to 50 million operational units installed,” the initiative said in a […]
Sri Lanka’s new fuel pricing formula with Finance Ministry: Min. Champika
Oct 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Megapolis and Western Province Development and former Minister of Power and Energy says that a cabinet approved pricing formula for fuel has been handed over to the Finance Ministry. Speaking to LBO Minister Champika Ranawaka said that “I have already done this.” We got cabinet approval […]
LBR LBO infrastructure summit announced to media
Oct 08, 2015 (LBO) – There is an urgent need to move forward with intelligent urban design and development if Sri Lanka aspires to make Colombo a regional hub.This was the call of the organizers of LBR LBO’s infrastructure summit “Making Colombo a Globally Competitive City,” which will be held on November 3rd and 4th […]
Sri Lanka’s island-wide blackout a technical fault: CEB
Sep 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Power Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has ordered CEB to investigate the reason behind the island wide power failure experienced last midnight.CEB Chairman Anura Wijepala told LBO that the investigation is currently underway.“It happened last midnight. However by 4’o clock in the morning we restored the power supply.” Wijepala said. […]
Sierra Cables to set up manufacturing plant in Kenya
Sep 22, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Sierra Cables, a listed power cable maker, said it will be setting up a manufacturing plant in Kenya to supply transmission and distribution cables to East African countries, a statement said. The company said in a stock exchange filing that the decision was reached after conducting a feasibility […]