By Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama   

With the advent of dry weather conditions and insufficient rainfall in hydro catchment areas, thermal power generation has risen to 57 percent, leading to a reduction in hydropower generation, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) said.  

CEBEU President Saumya Kumarawadu told the Daily Mirror that hydropower generation was initially at full capacity, reaching 100 percent. However, with the commencement of dry weather conditions, the generation has now decreased to 87 percent.  

Accordingly, thermal power generation accounted for 56.7 percent, with 45 percent of this generated through the use of fuel, while the remaining power generation was attributed to furnace oil.  
Additionally, the Lakvijaya Power Station, commonly referred to as the Noracholai Power Station, plays a crucial role in contributing to Sri Lanka’s overall electricity production, generating a substantial 900 MW.