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Power

Sri Lankas CEB makes Rs18bn loss in March quarter after regulator cuts price

In 2024 March quarter profits were also bloated by capital gains

May 16, 2025 3 min read

Spanish renewable advocacy denies solar power link in Sri lanka style cascading failure

The fact that Spain has a high production of electricity from renewable sources has no link to the grid failures

April 29, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to call international bids for 152MW of solar plants at 18 locations

Sri Lanka is moving towards carbon neutral goal by 2042

April 29, 2025 1 min read

Spain, Portugal hit by Sri Lanka style cascading power failure

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April 28, 2025 2 min read
Panasian Power connects Matara plant to Sri Lanka’s national grid

“This project operates through the subsidiary of PAP and starts revenue generation from today,”

Sri Lanka may see early power tariff reduction mid-Jan after unusual rains

“As we pass on losses to consumers we must also pass benefits on to them,” he said.

December 13, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka to sign PPA for US$1.7bn Australia-backed solar plant with battery storage

United Solar Group to invest in 700mw solar power project on Kilinochchi Poonakary Tank, with FDI of USD1,727mn

December 12, 2023 3 min read
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Sri Lanka's ousted utilities regulatory chief convinced he'll be president

"That's not all, I'm the definite president at a future presidential election," he said.

December 11, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka in blackout as power grid hit by cascading failure

Sri Lanka was hit by a cascading failure in December 2021 also in similar conditions

December 9, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity law draft to reform power sector published

Open access and wholesale markets to be allowed

December 8, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka opposition questions utility provider's profits from hydro generation

“Are we to keep our mouths shut when half a million people are going to lose their electricity?"

December 4, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's power regulator, USAID launch dispatch data dashboard

The dashboard is ​an online platform designed to enhance transparency in the management of power distribution.

December 1, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka developing law for nuclear power plants: Minister

We will be calling EOIs once the legal framework is ready

November 27, 2023 1 min read

Will pass on CEB gains to consumers: Sri Lanka minister

If CEB makes any operating profit by December due to rains, those gains will be passed onto consumers in April.

November 25, 2023 3 min read

Solar power project at Sri Lanka airport

BIA has started a 100 kilowatt solar power pilot project on the roof of its passenger terminal building

November 23, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka officials discuss next steps in electricity reform

Observations made by development agencies ADB, JICA, World Bank, USAID

November 23, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves proposed electricity sector reforms bill

Once approved by parliament, new Electricity Act will enable unbundling of CEB, and allow private sector participation

November 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka CEB makes Rs18.2bn loss up to Aug amid controlled prices : FinMin

Cost per unit at selling point had gone up to Rs45.71 per kilo Watt hour, from Rs29.17 per kilo Watt hour last year

November 20, 2023 2 min read

No power cut due to breakdown in Sri Lanka’s coal power plant: CEB

A breakdown in an emergency generator of the Ceylon Electricity Board’s Lakvijaya power plant won't impact consumers

Apsara Rodrigo
November 18, 2023 2 min read

World Bank discusses Sri Lanka power interconnectivity with India

The World Bank made a presentation on the current structure of the regional electricity markets and interconnectivity

November 18, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka revised electricity reform law to cabinet next week: Minister

The proposed new electricity bill is listed on the agenda for the approval of the cabinet ministers for next Monday.

Nethmi Rajawasam
November 17, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to regulate solar panel importers, acquire 1,100 mw of renewable energy

Sustainable Energy Authority would be given power to regulate solar panel importers and prices

November 8, 2023 2 min read

Power minister meets Italy ambassador to talk renewable energy financing

Wijesekera said that he discussed sector reforms and investment opportunities in power and energy sector

November 6, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks interest for two 100MW floating solar plants

The CEB is offering the surface of Samanalawewa Reservoir which it owns for the plants

November 5, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka discriminatory electricity prices, cannot be solved by politicians: Minister

neither myself, nor senior ministry officials nor ministers intervene to calculate tariffs

November 2, 2023 3 min read