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Power

Sri Lanka CEB tenders for BESS for grid augmentation with ADB funds

The BESS facilities will be paid for by an Asian Development Bank credit

October 5, 2025 1 min read

Proparco France interested in looking at Sri Lanka build-operate-transfer BESS projects

We have financed recently some renewable projects with those kinds of batterie

September 23, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka extends deadline for 640MWh BOO battery storage system

The CEB will give a 15-year concession to investors to operate the plant.

September 21, 2025 1 min read

France's AFD keen on pumped storage plants as Sri Lanka eyes funding

Pump storage is one of the solutions that AFD is really keen to support

September 19, 2025 4 min read
Sri Lanka greenlights battery storage plan

This move is intended to allow solar producers to store excess energy generated during the day for use during peak hours

Sri Lanka regulator approves electricity tariff hike

The CEB sought a tariff increase of 13.56 percent

Sri Lanka CEB opts for reforms without privatization under new government

JVP-affiliated trade unions strongly opposed the latest IMF-advised reforms presented by the previous government

November 4, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka leader expresses interest in Indian power, energy projects amid Adani delay

Adani deal is challenged in Sri Lanka's Supreme Court

November 1, 2024 3 min read

India financing 35MW rooftop solar systems to Sri Lanka multi-religious sites

The project will at 35MW of solar to Sri Lanka

October 27, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka delegation to discuss Adani deal in January Indian visit: NPP member

Adani deal has been challenged in Supreme Court

October 25, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to get $30mn from ADB for Moragolla hydro power plant

The loan will be covered by a Treasury Guarantee

October 22, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s CEB: No decision against open bidding in purchasing diesel for electricity

New govt was heavily criticized for reports of cancelling competitive bidding process

October 18, 2024 2 min read

Controversy erupts over Sri Lanka's CEB move to continue fuel purchases sans tender

Under previous govt, decision was made for CEB to follow open tender process in buying fuel

October 17, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka's top energy expert Tilak Siyambalapitiya appointed as CEB chairman 

CEB has been running at a loss until price adjustments done in 2022 based on market values

September 26, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka power & energy sector in stronger financial position: ex minister

There are adequate stocks of petroleum products and coal for power generation and fuel supply, he said.

September 24, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards 21MW of solar IPPs

The plants will be connected to Anuradhapura, Galle and Deniyaya substations

September 17, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka CEB to seek floating solar investors for three reservoirs

Feasibility studies have now been done for the three reservoirs

September 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Vallibel Power, CEB sign power purchase agreement

Would supply electricity to the national grid for a period of 20 years.

September 11, 2024 1 min read

Panasian Power subsidiary signs PPA with Sri Lanka power utility

PAP MHPL Solar in power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board

September 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Fentons wins over 90MW solar IPP deals

Plants range from 5 to 3 MW

September 3, 2024 1 min read

Lakdhanavi Limited to manage and operate Sobadhanavi for 20 years

Responsibilities of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning for Sobadhanavi as turnkey contractor

September 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s LTL group starts 220MW gas turbine of LNG capable IPP

The 350MW combined cycle is expected to eventually run on LNG

August 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB used Rs93bn profit to settle dues: Minister

To pay the outstanding amounts to renewable energy developers, thermal power plants, coal procurement, local suppliers,

August 21, 2024 2 min read

India's Petronet to supply Sri Lanka for 5-years via LNG Iso containers

The proposal is an interim solution to start LNG for power

August 21, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s LTL, India’s Petronet sign MOU for LNG Infrastructure in Kerawalapitiya

Sri Lanka expects to reduce electricity cost through LNG plant

August 20, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s CEB reports Rs34 bn profit for June 2024 quarter

CEB incurred heavy losses before it raised the tariffs to reflect cost

August 15, 2024 2 min read
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