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To generate 219GWh of energy a year
The large capacity long-distance transmission, will help Sri Lanka reduce CO2 emissions by reduces energy losses
Private renewable power made up solar, wind and mini hydro grew 28.7 percent to 413 GWh
Super diesel was cut by 12 rupees to 325 rupees to 313 rupees
Sri Lanka grapples due to fuel shortage, global price hike amid Middle East war
Investment for the project estimated at Rs1.73bn, structured on an 80:20 debt‑to‑equity financing model
Public utility commission of Sri Lanka has reduced electricity prices by 21.9 percent
The CEB reported profits of 77.9 billion rupees for the December quarter
This is a mandatory requirement, in compliance with international norms
Delft, Analativu and Nainativu islands will receive hybrid renewable energy system under USD 10.995 million grant
Semi transparent solar PV powered agrivoltaic pilot project commissioned in Hanthana
Discussed possible energy cooperation through floating solar and nuclear energy
The committee has noted that existing electricity price can be reduced by about 33%.
The CEB expects to reduce rates by at least the same rates and percentages it was increased in October 2023.
Maintenance and repairs deemed non-essential have been postponed to 2025 and 2026, an official said.
Sri Lanka is unable to buy Iran crude since 2012 after the US sanctions
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Sri Lanka's cabinet had approved a proposal to seek private investors for large scale off-shore wind power plants
A fuel management information system will track distribution under direct supervision of Japanese government
1.3 million entries on SAP data changed or deleted since 2010, most occurred in 2022 during fuel crisis
Bid deadline extended from February 16 to March 1.
When building, constructors should consider a place to install solar panels in a new house
Requested continued assistance with reforms, energy efficiency programs, infrastructure development and renewable energy
Sri Lanka had to pay large amount of demurrage in 2022 when it could not make fuel shipments timely
This signifies a significant step forward in stabilising the country’s energy finances, the official said.
Sri Lanka, India discuss multi product oil pipeline connecting Nagapattnam, Trincomalee Tank Farm, Colombo
The CPC has been planning to implement a daily automated price revising system from this year
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