Norochcholai power plant breaks down

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The second stage of the Norochcholai coal power plant, which contributes 300 megawatts to the national grid, was inoperative this evening due to a technical fault, a spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

The first stage of the Norochcholai coal power plant had also broken down about a week ago, he said.

He said it would take a few days to repair the power plant and that CEB has to purchase electricity from the private sector to make up the loss of 600 megawatts to the national grid caused by the breakdown.

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Comments - 16

Bass Unnehe Wednesday, 27 August 2014 11:45 PM

Always breakdown. Cheap things no good. Good things no cheap. But the irony is we have paid good money for a cheap thing. Many have got their palms greased. via DM iPad app

Don Don Wednesday, 27 August 2014 07:36 PM

Breaks down means, was it working before? Amazing.

Rohan Thursday, 28 August 2014 03:43 AM

Who is the private sector companies producing electricity And where are they doing it and how via DM Android App

Mutu Wednesday, 27 August 2014 10:48 PM

This power plant is a real mess. What is considered to be a brand new plant bought from China breaks down for the (n-1)th time. Even though UPFA govt boasts about giving new power connections what is the use if poor people have to pay through their noses for electricity bought from private suppliers.

Parani Wednesday, 27 August 2014 11:15 PM

No wonder... as we all know the quality of chinese products are very good...!!! Now we are sending Sri Lankans to China for engineering education as well...!!!

gobbaya Thursday, 28 August 2014 05:43 AM

what more to expect when you buy used junk for brand new prices via DM Android App

GC Thursday, 28 August 2014 12:15 AM

Norochcholai ihurry karachchalai.

HJSP Thursday, 28 August 2014 01:04 AM

Always breakdown.

WebSavy Thursday, 28 August 2014 01:13 AM

This is not a news. If it works then publish it

T Wickramaratna Thursday, 28 August 2014 01:21 AM

This is a common occurrence. Nothing new.

Cobra Thursday, 28 August 2014 01:31 AM

Meka hariyanne nethi tharamata CEB ekata hondai, ne?

mount Thursday, 28 August 2014 08:52 AM

Get lost our money. Be happy as gifted that to poor China.

Regi Thursday, 28 August 2014 09:37 AM

Most of the chinese products are use and throw type, but only the 'penuma' nice to look at.

GC Thursday, 28 August 2014 11:00 AM

Excellent sarcasm.

Calistus Jayatilleke Thursday, 28 August 2014 12:34 PM

Chinese Magic.

kithudugama Friday, 29 August 2014 12:35 PM

Wadey Norochchalai wela lol

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