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Windforce says lowest bidder for one 50MW Sri Lanka wind plant

This marks a significant step toward securing the contract for this major renewable energy development.

October 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka allows duty exempted capital goods for renewable energy, batteries

The tax exemptions will apply for renewable energy generation or storage facilities or 1MW or higher

October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka utility gets 3.77 US cents bid for wind power from Vidullanka, 3.96 from Windforce

One bid at 3.7700 US cents and another at 3.9600,

October 28, 2025 1 min read

Panasian Power connects Ampara plant to Sri Lanka's national grid

The commissioning adds another 5MWac/ 6.76MWp to the national grid.

October 21, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka receives first crude shipment after Middle East escalation

Sri Lanka’s Sapugaskanda oil refinery has been modified to refine Murban since 2012

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

India’s Adani says Sri Lanka wind project still on, power price under review

Court cases have temporarily halted Adani projects.

January 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka India Sampur solar power at 5.97 US cents: President

The joint venture between Ceylon Electricity Board and NTPC of India envisages a 135MW solar plant

January 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka power regulator’s projected Rs 44 bln surplus leads to tariff cut

PUCSL announced 20% price reduction against the CEB's no change in the first half of 2025

January 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Siyambaladuwa 100MW solar farm awaiting bankable lands

We have put a cabinet paper for that. It is awaiting Treasury observations

January 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to reactivate suspended LNG terminal tender: Minister

"We will reactivate it and quickly implement it"

January 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to regularize 49 renewable energy proposals: Minister

There were 49 proposals in response to expression of interest which were not competitive tender

January 10, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka appoints committee to review Electricity Act

Committee made up of CEB, Institute of Engineers and academic representatives

January 3, 2025 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's CEB and LECO borrows from ADB under Treasury guarantees

Both agencies have cashflows to manage as long as price hikes are allowed by the regulator

December 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka cannot decide on Adani wind project until court decision: Minister

The court has not given a decision yet

December 20, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's CEB borrows US$150mn ADB loan to fix grid for renewables

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December 19, 2024 1 min read
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India eyes joint Sri Lanka offshore wind power development in Palk Straits

Sri Lanka's CEB is developing two off shore sites, for wind power, with one location off Mannar

December 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB seeks award of LNG terminal tender

Our preference is to go ahead with the bidding round that was concluded,

December 13, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's CEB asks to maintain tariffs for six months, public hearings from Dec 17

CEB says profit on forecasted profits only allows 1-pct tariff cut

December 12, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks US assistance in renewable energy sector amid review of India's Adani deal

Sri Lanka has aimed at going carbon neutral in 2040

December 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to call bids for two 500MW offshore wind farms

The Mannar site is substantially superior in energy yield compared to Puttalam

November 29, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka examining Adani projects, reports sought: Minister

We have not yet taken a decision

November 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB gets more time for new tariffs, but approval Jan 17: regulator

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November 25, 2024 1 min read

ADB approves $200mn Sri Lanka loan for battery storage, grid upgrade

Contingent on cost recovery and competitive renewable energy

November 25, 2024 1 min read

Adani charged in US over renewable energy bribery amid Sri Lanka troubles

The US SEC alleges bribery scheme during a $750mn bond sale in the US by Adani Green Energy

November 21, 2024 2 min read

EXPLAINER: Possible policy implications on Sri Lanka’s energy sector after parliament polls

The NPP has pledged to minimize usage of fuel in electricity generation, reduce tariff

November 13, 2024 2 min read