Highest energy demand in recent times recorded yesterday: Kanchana

The highest Energy demand of 49.53 GWh in recent times was recorded yesterday, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekasra said today.

He tweeted that the actual demand recorded early this morning forecasts an estimated energy demand exceeding 50 GWh for today.

"All CEB thermal plants including the recently established Hambantota diesel-powered generators will be utilized for power generation," the minister tweeted.