The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, a key policy framework aimed at meeting 70 percent of Sri Lanka’s electricity demand from renewable sources by 2030 and supporting the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Sri Lanka’s energy sector is facing renewed scrutiny following allegations that substandard coal was imported from an Indian supplier for use in state-owned power plants. The Electricity Consumers’ Association (ECA) has urged authorities to immediately assess damage caused by the low-quality fuel and enforce remedies outlined in the procurement agreement.
Continue ReadingThe former Chairperson of Lanka Coal (Private) Limited is to be summoned before the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development over concerns regarding low-quality coal imports used for electricity generation.
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Trade unions representing employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have warned of imminent industrial action if the Government fails to address outstanding demands linked to employee rights, salaries, and the ongoing restructuring of the utility.
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Sri Lanka plans to roll out a nationwide pilot program for smart meters in early 2026 as part of the National Electricity Policy’s digitalization push.
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In line with the Government’s long-term strategy to generate 70% of the country’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030,
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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has posted a dramatic earnings collapse for the quarter ending 30 September,
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The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery modernization project has entered a crucial phase as the government evaluates 20 global Expressions of Interest (EOIs),
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Sri Lanka plans to call for international tenders for wind power plants in the Northern Mannar and Pooneryn regions following India’s Adani Green Energy withdrawal earlier this year,
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The Government is intensifying its pursuit of sustainable energy solutions by moving forward with the
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