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 […]