976 solar pannel systems installed on rooftops of religious shrines: Energy Ministry

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Colombo, November 11 (Daily Mirror) - A total of 976 solar panel systems have been installed on the rooftops of religious shrines across the country with financial support from the Government of India, the Ministry of Energy said.

With a funding of USD 17 million from the Indian Government, the Ceylon Electricity Board, the Sustainable Energy Authority, and the Lanka Electricity Company have jointly launched a solar power project to equip religious shrines across the island with rooftop solar panels.

This project was initiated under the guidance of the Ministry of Energy, which aims to facilitate a people-centric energy transition as part of a new era of progress.

Marking another step in this island-wide energy initiative, five-kilowatt (5 kW) solar panel systems have recently been installed at four religious shrines by project companies Premier Energies Limited and Access Solar Pvt. Limited.

To date, 2,572 solar panel sets have been delivered to religious shrines across the country. The Ministry also noted that a total of 3,500 solar panel sets have been imported to the island.

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Shera Monday, 11 November 2024 06:32 PM

Funding is available for solar on shrines but no subsidies for the average citizen to have solar more affordable? At least do it for senior citizens,widows and those with major illness and disabilities.

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sam Monday, 11 November 2024 07:37 PM

Well said

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P Kunchithapathan Tuesday, 12 November 2024 02:10 AM

Installing rooftop solar panels is an excellent strategy to reduce electricity consumption sustainably. The Ministry of Power and Energy, alongside Sri Lanka Railways, should take the lead in implementing solar installations across all railway stations, aiming for complete energy self-sufficiency at each location. With nearly 140 stations across the country, there is ample rooftop space available to accommodate high-efficiency photovoltaic panels. However, it is crucial to ensure that this project is not awarded to external entities with questionable motives, such as India's Adani Group, whose intentions have raised significant concerns.

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martin Tuesday, 12 November 2024 01:10 PM

Solar and wind only last 20 years and require new panels and complete refurbishment if its a windmill. who is going to pay for that?

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