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Sitting of Thursday, 21 August 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 164 speeches· 75 speakers

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  6. 6 Oral question Oral Question: Strengthening Power Supply Stability (Q.735/2025) 8 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Dr. Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked the Minister of Energy whether the Government was aware of the islandwide power outage on 9 February 2025. He requested details of the short-term and long-term measures taken after the outage to strengthen the stability of Sri Lanka’s power supply network, and, if no such action had been taken or awareness existed, the reasons for that.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that measures are being implemented to maintain grid stability amid increased rooftop solar and other renewable generation. Short-term actions include updating inverter settings, promoting on-site consumption, using hydro and thermal plants as synchronous condensers, curtailing renewable output during low-demand periods, introducing time-based tariffs for battery storage, and strengthening operational procedures for Lakvijaya and Colombo supply restoration. Long-term plans include pumped storage development, large-scale battery storage, a Renewable Energy Control Unit, transmission stability devices, flexible inertia-providing plants, smart meter upgrades, and distribution control centres for real-time renewable monitoring and control.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Renewable energy development was highlighted as essential to reducing reliance on costly thermal power and easing high electricity bills for consumers. A request was made to restore the earlier, higher purchase price for rooftop solar units to incentivize additional capacity and provide household economic relief. Clarification was also sought on a matter reported in The Sunday Times.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that a proposal to reduce consumer electricity tariffs while increasing rooftop solar purchase prices contains conflicting objectives. He explained that rooftop solar feed-in tariffs differ from low-consumption retail tariffs, noting that most customers use under 90 units monthly and pay about Rs. 18.50 per unit, while many existing rooftop contracts at around Rs. 37 per unit must be honored for 20 years. He added that solar and thermal generation costs are not directly comparable because solar is daytime-only unless storage is added, which increases overall cost.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Asked whether electricity generated through thermal power is more expensive per unit than electricity generated through solar panels. The question sought clarification on the comparative cost of thermal generation versus solar power.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary The Hon. Kumara Jayakody explained that comparisons between diesel-based peaker plants and solar power must account for dispatch timing and storage needs. He stated that expensive thermal peakers are not used during the day unless required, while daytime solar cannot serve night demand without storage, which adds cost, making simple per-unit cost comparisons misleading.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Asked whether loan concessions for rooftop solar introduced during the Yahapalana Government could be reintroduced. He noted that high battery costs make it difficult for households to store daytime solar power for use at night and sought renewed financial support to address this barrier.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Kumara Jayakody stated that the Government is examining the possibility of providing credit facilities similar to earlier ADB-funded credit lines, including those around 2018. He said such proposals have been made, but lenders have not yet agreed, and the facilities will be extended if financing becomes available.

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