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Sitting of Tuesday, 17 February 2026

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 253 speeches· 62 speakers

Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23279 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Electricity Generated by Solar Panels (Q.2/2025) 15 speeches
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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy answered a parliamentary question on solar power, stating that approximately 9 GWh is added daily to the National Grid from solar generation and that current contract tariffs average Rs. 17.168 per kWh, within a range of Rs. 12.73 to Rs. 37.46. He said solar purchase tariffs are set by an inter-agency committee using a cost-reflective formula, with Cabinet approval, and detailed the fixed feed-in tariffs and rooftop solar rates introduced in 2025. He also noted that the Long-Term Generation Expansion Plan 2025–2044 targets 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and that Battery Energy Storage Systems are being implemented to manage surplus solar energy for peak demand.

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    • The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB

      AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka raised a supplementary question concerning alleged national losses arising from substandard coal procurement, with part of the remarks expunged by order of the Chair. He asked what action the Ministry and Minister would take to recover any losses and sought the current status of related inquiries.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister of Energy stated that the supplementary question was not related to the primary Question. He requested the Member to ask a supplementary question properly connected to the main Question, after which he would respond.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Leader of the House JJB

      AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake requested the Speaker to consider expunging from Hansard an allegation made against a Minister during a supplementary question, citing Standing Orders. He also noted that a full-day debate on the matter had already been scheduled and urged Members not to use the House’s time to discuss it at that point.

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    • The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB

      AI summary Sajith Premadasa argued that a supplementary question on coal procurement was procedurally valid because it related to the original question on renewable energy and solar power. He stated that coal procurement affects the wider power system, renewable capacity, and electricity tariffs, making it relevant to the energy-sector discussion.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri rose on a point of order. No substantive argument, proposal, or policy issue was presented in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri SJB

      AI summary Chaminda Wijesiri raised a point under Standing Order 34(1), arguing that the Chair, not the Leader of the House, should determine whether remarks violate Standing Orders. He objected to expunging words merely on request and contended that Members should be able to make direct allegations without delay.

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    • The Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka SJB

      AI summary Hon. Suranga Rathnayaka questioned the limited five-day public consultation period for the Draft National Electricity Policy, noting that at least 14 days is generally expected. He raised concerns that the policy gives insufficient attention to renewable energy, particularly solar power, and asked what concrete steps are being taken to support solar-based generation, including battery capacity and related technical measures.

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    • The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody stated that the National Electricity Policy had undergone an initial 21-day public comment period and that the revised final draft was again open for comments on the ministry website until 19 February, incorporating many earlier submissions. He said the Government was proceeding with renewable energy integration, including a 160 MW Battery Energy Storage System for solar power, with the Letter of Award process begun, and a further 300 MW BESS tender expected within two months. He identified transmission network limitations as the main constraint and said financing and expansion of the network were being prioritized.

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