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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Wednesday, 10 June 2026

10th Parliament· 14 debates· 300 speeches· 77 speakers

Source: Hansard PDF (parliament.lk) ↗ ·No. 23707 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question: Renewable Energy and Electricity Generation (Q.1) 7 speeches
    • The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB

      AI summary Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana asked the Prime Minister about the Government’s plans to expand renewable energy generation, particularly solar and wind, to reduce electricity generation costs. He sought details on targets, strategy, progress and funding for Battery Energy Storage Systems intended to support grid integration of renewable power, and asked how the technology would improve reliability, quality and affordability of electricity for consumers and industry.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary The Prime Minister, responding to questions from Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana, outlined plans to reach 70 per cent renewable electricity generation by 2030, including planned additions of 1,274 MW of wind and 2,071 MW of solar capacity, expansion of transmission and distribution, and multiple battery energy storage projects. She said procurement or preparatory work is underway for several BESS projects, including 160 MW/640 MWh already procured, 250 MW/1000 MWh approved by Cabinet, projects supported by the ADB, a Korean grant-funded Hambantota pilot, and private sector-funded storage linked to solar plants. She stated that these measures are intended to improve renewable energy absorption, grid stability and reliability, reduce emergency power generation, and potentially lower electricity tariffs through proper procurement and storage agreements.

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    • The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB

      AI summary Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana questioned the Prime Minister on electricity tariff relief, arguing that delays in implementing past generation plans and storage systems had contributed to solar power curtailment and financial losses. He cited estimated curtailed solar generation of 6.5 GWh in March and 24 GWh in April, and asked when businesses and households could expect reduced electricity bills under the Government’s current measures.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the measures under discussion aim to gradually reduce electricity tariffs through planned changes in the energy sector. She said earlier plans had not been adequately implemented, noting that renewable energy capacity rose from 1,400 MW before the Government assumed office to 2,800 MW after a further 1,400 MW was added in the past one and a half years. She emphasized that energy sector reform requires target-driven, long-term implementation rather than overnight change.

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    • The Hon. Asitha Niroshana Egoda Vithana JJB

      AI summary Asked what benefits Sri Lanka gains from replacing the earlier Adani electricity purchase arrangement, which he said involved a higher unit price, with a re-tendered Mannar-Kondechchi project involving a local investor at a lower competitive price. He argued that not all foreign investments are beneficial and framed the change as a measure to reduce costs and protect the economy.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Minister of Energy would respond to the matter raised.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy JJB

      AI summary The Minister stated that the Mannar wind power plant has a capacity of 50 MW and that construction is in its final phase. He said the Government expects to connect the plant to the national grid by the end of 2026.

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