No power cuts until Monday: PUCSL

• Says country should go into an energy-saving mode 
• CEB has received adequate fuel for ten days  
• If consumers can adopt self-control when using electricity, it  will help ensure a continuous supply even in emergency situations

After analysing the data available on the demand and supply  of electricity, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)  announced that there is no need to have scheduled power cuts until next  Monday (31).  PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said the decision was taken following a discussion held at the department last evening.   

Mr. Ratnayake requested all consumers to use electricity  sparingly as there will be a minor shortage of power of up to 300  megawatts, which will not be enough during the peak hours tomorrow from  6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.   
However, the PUCSL had decided not to approve power cuts until Monday.  

Mr. Ratnayake requested all consumers to use electricity  sparingly as there will be a minor shortage of power of up to 300  megawatts, which will not be enough during the peak hours tomorrow from  6.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.   
However, the PUCSL had decided not to approve power cuts until Monday.  
He said the whole country should go into an energy-saving mode to save electricity for an uninterrupted power supply.   
Earlier, the decision was taken by the PUCSL not to impose  power cuts until Thursday (27), as sufficient fuel had been received and  the situation would be reconsidered depending on the availability of  fuel after yesterday, Mr. Ratnayake said.   
However, after having received adequate fuel for ten days  by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and subsequent to resuming  operations of the Norochcholai coal power plant by January 30, there  would be no need for power cuts in the future, he said.   
The power supply is not sufficient to meet the demand. As a  result, if consumers can adopt self-control when using electricity, it  will help ensure a continuous supply even in emergency situations, he  said.   
Therefore, the PUCSL is to issue recommendations to all  institutions and consumers to use power sparingly, Mr. Ratnayake further  added.