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Sri Lanka president admits sub-standard coal impacting electricity generation

“We can’t taste it and see [ha-pa-la ba-lan-na be-he]."

April 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to develop Rs243bn Maha Oya pumped storage hydro project

Grid-scale energy storage solution to store excess energy

April 2, 2026 1 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

April 1, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka regulator approves electricity tariff hike

The CEB sought a tariff increase of 13.56 percent

March 30, 2026 2 min read
ADB calls for connected power systems as energy risks mount

“When it comes to energy security, no country can go it alone,” Kanda said

Sri Lanka awards Rs827mn lubricating oil contracts to IOC, Chevron Lubricants

Lanka IOC PLC and Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC awarded contracts for supplying Sapugaskanda power station

Sri Lanka President suspends Mannar 50MW and 20MW wind plants for month

Following community objections

August 14, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks BOO investors for first 160MW BESS to absorb renewables

The CEB plans to install 10MW/16MWh battery systems in 16 locations

August 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to seek consultant to study floating solar farm feasibility

Sri Lanka has aimed to be 70 percent carbon neutral by 2030

August 12, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka 2x50 MW wind power tender in Mullikulam gets 7 bids

Bid evaluation ongoing

August 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka electricity law amended amid opposition concerns

Concerns raised over foreign financing in particular

August 7, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka WindForce-Vidullanka 10MW solar plant completed

10 MW Sooryashakthi Solar Power Project in Sri Lanka's eastern Batticaloa region,

July 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka parliament not to debate Electricity Act changes on July 24

The business committee had made the decision on Tuesday

July 23, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka PUCSL to be accountable for CEB finances in new IMF benchmark

Pricing methodology to be revised by November 2025

July 17, 2025 5 min read

Sri Lanka parliament panel suggests changes to Electricity Act amendment bill

The changes will be incorporated to the bill and presented to the committee on July 17.

July 16, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Panasian Power says sun-tracking 5MW solar plant finished

The panels will also track the sun and move, to get the maximum light

July 15, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill clauses violate constitution: Supreme Court

These clauses either require amending, or need a special parliament majority, and in one case a referendum to be passed

June 30, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka solar batteries hit by 46-pct taxes at import, 10-years too short: Developers

Batteries now have long cycles, and can operate more than 10 years, developers say

June 28, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to pay Rs45.80 a unit for battery solar power in the night

Rate will apply from 1830 to 2230 in the night

June 28, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka renewable energy feed-in-tariffs reduced from June 2025

Price reduced from earlier levels

June 28, 2025 3 min read

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 revives LNG terminal tender, to run from 2028 : Minister

This process is now underway and the LNG supply is planned to start in 2028

June 18, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka calls international renewable tenders to cut costs, avoid cartels

Otherwise the emergence of cartels cannot be prevented

June 17, 2025 1 min read
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