Six large scale renewable energy projects to meet 70% targets by 2030

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The progress of six large scale renewable energy projects was reviewed with the developers including Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SEA) and the Power and Energy Ministry officials yesterday to achieve the Government policy of 70% renewable Energy targets by 2030.

Issues related to Government approvals, land acquisition, construction of transmission lines, grid concurrence, power purchasing agreements, financing, implementation timelines of the projects was discussed.

500 MW wind project in Mannar Pooneryn by Adani Green Energy to be completed by January 2025 with the construction of a 400Kv transmission line and necessary approvals and Power Purchasing Agreements by end of September 2023.

700+ MW Ground Mount Solar with Battery storage in Poonakary. 134MW directly to be connected and operate with battery storage. To commence work in March 2024 with necessary approvals for transmission lines.

150 MW Ground Mount Solar in Hambantota by a consortium of local developers. Build with transmission lines to be completed by December 2024. Can go up-to 300 MW with investment.

100 MW Ground Mount Solar in Siyambalanduwa with Battery storage by the Consortium of Lakdhanavi Limited, Wind Force PLC & Blue Circle Pte Ltd to be completed by the end of 2025.

100 MW Ground Mount Solar in Baticaloa by Solar Forge to be completed by 2025 with necessary approvals & construction of transmission line by October 2023.

130 MW Ground Mount Solar in Sampur by the Joint Venture of CEB & NTPC of India.

To be completed in 2 stages with construction of 2 transmission lines & first phase of 50 MW by 2025 funded by AIIB, NTPC and CEB. (Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama)

Comments - 11

Justin Weerakoon - economist Saturday, 26 August 2023 05:04 PM

Selling our assets to India or any other country and planning for mast projects is an eye wash putha. Moreover, who knows whether you or me will exist till 2930.

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Tissa Fernando Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:05 PM

Good money for those involved.

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re-knew Saturday, 26 August 2023 06:33 PM

wow..why not 2048? surely???

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Rooftop solar mafia go home Saturday, 26 August 2023 07:45 PM

Too long the the rooftop solar mafia has held sway over CEB. They refuse to provide electricity unless they get highest possible rates. They want to blackmail the CEB, causing public to pay higher tariffs. The new Solar with battery can provide current even in the dark because battery do it at night. End of the road for the rooftop solar mafia.

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Maheepala Saturday, 26 August 2023 08:11 PM

How much of commissions this time ? 10% or more ?

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Andare Saturday, 26 August 2023 11:01 PM

Will Kanchana remain as Minister until 2030 to see his Dreams come true ?

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Amaran Sunday, 27 August 2023 01:17 AM

Hope all fellow citizens would join me to CONGRATULATE Hon Minister Kanchana for this effort. God Bless You !!

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Pohottu Hora Sunday, 27 August 2023 06:52 AM

Why not make it 2048 keeping in line with the presidents plans?

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Joshua Sunday, 27 August 2023 09:53 AM

Every minister says this and gives a window of atleast 5 years. Then nothing happens and another liar takes over. The seesaw continues.

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Roshan Monday, 28 August 2023 04:00 AM

This is no laughing matter. I commend the minister and wish the country succeeds in hitting this target. Kudos to RW the man with the vision unlike to other alternate dumb mutts.

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Cecil Hedwige Monday, 28 August 2023 08:45 AM

Well done Minister Kanchana, this is the way to go.Do not bother about the negative comments. Because most Sri Lankans are waiting only to condemn and not do.

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