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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

Foreign investors in Sri Lanka renewables to get MIGA political risk cover

Investors need confidence to take bold steps in new markets

June 22, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka gets $150mn World Bank financing to boost renewables, avoid blackouts

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June 21, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Mullikulam 100MW BOO wind farm gets strong investor interest

Closing date July 09

June 19, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s CEB asks for solar panel switch off as sun shines after cyclone

Requests rooftop solar system owners to voluntarily switch off their solar inverters today until 3:00 PM

Sri Lanka power utility sells to 70-pct of customers at loss, middle class hit 317-pct of cost

The users of 190 units are being charged 300 percent of cost and extraordinary tax on the families

Sri Lanka to call tenders for 50MW Mannar wind power plant

Next week we plant to advertise tenders for a 50MW wind plant in Mannar

March 8, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka negotiating power purchase price with India's Adani: Minister

We hope to conclude the evaluation very quickly

March 8, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka considering nuclear power as an energy option: Min

In order to develop nuclear power, a legal framework must be put in place

Apsara Rodrigo
March 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to build floating solar power plants on Chandrika Wewa, Kiriiban Wewa

"The proposed projects will add about 3 gigawatt hours of annual electricity generation to the national grid."

March 5, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka cuts Octane 95, Super Diesel price, kerosene mis-pricing worsens

Octane 92 petrol, diesel unchanged

March 5, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity prices cut 21.9-pct: regulator

Public utility commission of Sri Lanka has reduced electricity prices by 21.9 percent

Apsara Rodrigo
March 4, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB reports Rs61bn profit for 2023 with Dec quarter gains

The CEB reported profits of 77.9 billion rupees for the December quarter

March 4, 2024 2 min read

India funds electricity project in Sri Lanka's northern islands

Delft, Analativu and Nainativu islands will receive hybrid renewable energy system under USD 10.995 million grant

March 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka parliamentary committee says electricity tariffs should be reduced by 20 pct

The committee has noted that existing electricity price can be reduced by about 33%.

February 27, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka's CEB to submit significant power tariff reduction proposal to regulator

The CEB expects to reduce rates by at least the same rates and percentages it was increased in October 2023.

February 22, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka to reduce power tariff through capital cost cuts, delayed non-essential maintenance

Maintenance and repairs deemed non-essential have been postponed to 2025 and 2026, an official said.

February 21, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to seek private investor for off-shore wind plants

Sri Lanka's cabinet had approved a proposal to seek private investors for large scale off-shore wind power plants

February 20, 2024 1 min read

Japan grant for solar panels in Sri Lanka hospitals

The Japanese government to provide 1,230 million yen for solar power supply to hospitals in Sri Lanka.

February 6, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity provider to introduce payment plans

The Ceylon Electricity Board will introduce payment plans for new connections and other services

January 31, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Uma Oya hydro plant first 60MW phase in operation

First unit turbine of 60MW of the 120MW Uma Oya Hydro project was synchronized and connected to the National Grid

January 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka 120MW Uma Oya hydro plant to start on Feb 15

The plant has two 60 MW turbines

Apsara Rodrigo
January 28, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka eyes 3,007MW of floating solar power

A 120MW hydro power station on Uma Oya will start producing on February 15

January 27, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's ACE Embilipitiya, ACE Matara power contracts to expire in Feb 24

Uma Oya and the open cycle part of a combined cycle to come on stream in 2024

January 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka minister tells CEB to recover Rs12bn loans given to employees

Any services that can be outsourced in the future to be more efficient and reduce cost.

January 20, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka opposition leader's petition on power tariffs a media stunt: minister

Wijesekara said that the cabinet of ministers had decided to reduce electricity tariffs weeks before the petition.

January 9, 2024 2 min read