Govt to build 100 Mw Solar Park

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A feasibility study will be carried out for the construction of a 100 MW Solar Park in Siyambalanduwa, Monaragala, the government said.

A proposal made by Power and Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, to perform a feasibility study for construction of a 100 MW Solar Park in Siyambalanduwa, Monaragala, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Accordingly, Solar Power Plants of 11.3 MW are being connected national grid and about 30 MW are being generated under net metering. Various projects have been implemented to improve the use of solar power and it has been planned to construct 03 Solar Parks with 100 MW each.

There is currently a global trend in generating electricity through renewable energy sources and a priority has been given to solar power, the Cabinet paper stated.

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Comments - 16

vithua Wednesday, 21 December 2016 04:33 PM

Let's hope that this effort is successful!

Thanos Wednesday, 21 December 2016 04:53 PM

good news!

Sudu Wednesday, 21 December 2016 05:23 PM

All Talk Only Wait and see.

Roshan Wednesday, 21 December 2016 08:55 PM

Solar power is good but expensive. There are high priority things to do in this country. Look at our damn public transport system and solid waste management.

Dee Wednesday, 21 December 2016 09:14 PM

You must be referring to norochcholai. All talk only tripping.

Don Wednesday, 21 December 2016 10:36 PM

Diesel power generators will never allow this to happen. Why is there a need for a feasibility study when every developed and developing countries are switching to solar and renewables. via DM Android App

Sudu Wednesday, 21 December 2016 10:55 PM

Yes,yes wait and see haha.

Nalla Thambi Wednesday, 21 December 2016 11:16 PM

This is a very good news and hope they will carry out the project. This means cheaper energy. Jaya Wawa

hope Wednesday, 21 December 2016 11:30 PM

lets hope at least this goes well via DM Android App

Manel Thursday, 22 December 2016 01:20 AM

This is good. What is not so good is the fact that the costs of equipment for solar power generation for individual homes is very prohibitive even for the middle income groups. Govt. should address this issue.

Nilanga De Silva Thursday, 22 December 2016 06:12 AM

Solar power installations must be carried out according to international standards. Subject experts and quality product is the key to success. There are many cowboys in this solar industry. These guys install cheap solar panels with poor performance. Some crooks have moved to Sri Lanka from places such as Australia The Government needs to be careful when spending public money for such projects.If the project is carried out properly, it will be great for the country.

Lal Thursday, 22 December 2016 07:02 AM

There are bigger things to do than stopping a power crisis?

Vernon Thursday, 22 December 2016 08:38 AM

Please don't make comments without knowing basic facts of any investment project. Technical feasibility and financial viability along with other social, environmental etc effects needs to be studied before any financial investment is made. This applies even for personal investments

Chandrarathna Thursday, 22 December 2016 09:27 AM

Really timely good decision.

sri Thursday, 22 December 2016 08:50 PM

good comment.

Micro Pc System Friday, 24 November 2017 09:30 AM

solar it's just an investment Do not include in your expenses

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