• Plans to procure nearly 600MW of electricity from renewable sources in 2024

State Minister for Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha announced that the necessary data for reducing electricity bills has been submitted to the Public Utilities Commission.

As a result, a revision of the electricity bill is anticipated by the first week of February.

Detailing the new generation plan, the State Minister highlighted a target to procure nearly 600 megawatts of electricity from renewable sources in 2024.

State Minister Indika Anuruddha conveyed these updates during a media briefing at the Presidential Media Centre  (PMC) held yesterday under the theme “Collective Path to a Stable Country”.

State Minister Indika Anuruddha said, “In the year 2023, significant strides were made in the power sector, addressing shortcomings in the existing Electricity Act and prioritizing high-quality consumer service through the introduction of a new Act. 

The generation plan aims to achieve 70% of electricity from renewable sources, with a target of obtaining nearly 600 megawatts of renewable energy in 2024.

The Ministry has been entrusted with the construction of solar panels, focusing on expediting projects below 10 megawatts. Notable projects in Mannar, Pooneryn and Hambantota have been incorporated into the generation plan.