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Energy

IMF warns of global fiscal pressure, as US blockade continues

Global debt is projected to reach 100 percent of GDP by 2029, it said at its Spring Meetings in Washington.

April 15, 2026 2 min read

No confidence motion against Sri Lanka's Energy Minister fails

Government defended minister accused of coal import irregularities

April 10, 2026 1 min read

ADB launches new fund to accelerate progress on ASEAN power grid

Regional Connectivity Fund for Energy in Southeast Asia (RCF) will advance the development of the ASEAN Power Grid

April 7, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka president admits sub-standard coal impacting electricity generation

“We can’t taste it and see [ha-pa-la ba-lan-na be-he]."

April 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka President suspends Mannar 50MW and 20MW wind plants for month

Following community objections

August 14, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks BOO investors for first 160MW BESS to absorb renewables

The CEB plans to install 10MW/16MWh battery systems in 16 locations

August 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to seek consultant to study floating solar farm feasibility

Sri Lanka has aimed to be 70 percent carbon neutral by 2030

August 12, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka 2x50 MW wind power tender in Mullikulam gets 7 bids

Bid evaluation ongoing

August 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity law amended amid opposition concerns

Concerns raised over foreign financing in particular

August 7, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka WindForce-Vidullanka 10MW solar plant completed

10 MW Sooryashakthi Solar Power Project in Sri Lanka's eastern Batticaloa region,

July 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to market Mannar oil exploration blocks after appointing consultant

After a consultant or consultancy company is appointed we will being marketing the blocks

July 27, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka parliament not to debate Electricity Act changes on July 24

The business committee had made the decision on Tuesday

July 23, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka PUCSL to be accountable for CEB finances in new IMF benchmark

Pricing methodology to be revised by November 2025

July 17, 2025 5 min read

Sri Lanka parliament panel suggests changes to Electricity Act amendment bill

The changes will be incorporated to the bill and presented to the committee on July 17.

July 16, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's Panasian Power says sun-tracking 5MW solar plant finished

The panels will also track the sun and move, to get the maximum light

July 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka lacks capacity to store two-month fuel stocks – CPC chief

Sri Lanka's upward fuel price revision from July 1 has led to public criticism

July 2, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka raises Octane 92 price by Rs.12, diesel by Rs.15, Kerosene by Rs.7

Prices of Octane 95, Super Diesel were maintained at the same level

June 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill clauses violate constitution: Supreme Court

These clauses either require amending, or need a special parliament majority, and in one case a referendum to be passed

June 30, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka solar batteries hit by 46-pct taxes at import, 10-years too short: Developers

Batteries now have long cycles, and can operate more than 10 years, developers say

June 28, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to pay Rs45.80 a unit for battery solar power in the night

Rate will apply from 1830 to 2230 in the night

June 28, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka renewable energy feed-in-tariffs reduced from June 2025

Price reduced from earlier levels

June 28, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Resus Energy launches Rs1bn green bond for renewable expansion

The issue comprises two types of green bonds with 11.55%, 11.75% annual coupon rates

June 23, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's preferred Murban crude goes above Brent amid Israel war

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June 23, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence to sell last 100MW thermal plant, go zero-emission

The Group has decided to divest the residual assets instead of relocating the plant overseas

June 22, 2025 1 min read