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PM lays foundation to Sri Lanka's first LNG power plant

The first LNG fired Combined Cycle Power Plant with 300 MW capacity will be implemented in Kerawalapitiya. This plant will function as an Independent Power Producer (IPP). Cabinet approval was received to award the Tender to the Lakdanavi Company and construction works was commenced on 5 March 2021. It is expected to commence commercial operations in 2023....

Powering Sri Lanka’s Clean Energy Transition - Priyantha Wijayatunga and Jaimes Kolantharaj

Sri Lanka is considered one of the world’s most vulnerable countries with regard to climate change. Besides environmental impacts, climate change has major implications for the country’s agriculture, tourism, society, health, and energy production. It is vital for Sri Lanka to secure its energy supply by focussing on renewable energy investment.

Mannar Wind Power Park (100 MW)

Sri Lanka’s first large scale Wind Farm is Mannar Wind Farm which is located on the Southern coast of Mannar Island. As the first step, 100MW of wind power has been developed. The Project comprises 30 numbers of state-of-the-art wind turbines, each rated to 3.45 MW and the total installed capacity of this wind farm is 103.5 MW.

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IL&FS floats EOI for selling 100% stake in wind farm project...

Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) on Tuesday invited expressions of interest (EOI) from eligible investors for its 100 per cent stake in Ramagiri Renewable Energy Ltd (RREL) and purchase of fixed assets of IL&FS Energy Development Company (IEDCL). IL&FS and its group companies collectively hold 95.54 per cent of the total issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of IEDCL. RREL is a 100 per cent subsidiary of IEDCL.

India and Germany sign pact for skill boost in solar power sector...

Rajasthan Solar Association and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH signed an agreement on Tuesday for skill development in the solar segment.

Canada, Germany to lead roadmap in mobilising climate finance

The countries were clear that COP26 needs to deliver actions, not just words. Many highlighted the importance of ending coal power, coal financing and fossil fuel subsidies.

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Leveraging blended finance for green development....

Ceylon Innovent Chairman Buddhi K. Athauda, a former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to France, talks about his vision for his company and the potential for renewable energy in Sri Lanka. Following are excerpts:...

Solar-Powered Desalination Unit Shows Great Promise...

Freshwater accounts for only about 2.5% of water on Earth, so much of the world experiences serious water shortages. Scientists report the development of a highly efficient desalination device that uses a titanium-containing layer capable of absorbing solar energy. When sunlight strikes the layer, it heats rapidly and vaporizes the water......

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