The Hon. Ajith P. Perera
Ajith P. Perera urged the relevant Minister to take leadership on the Kerawalapitiya matter, noting its links to the environment, local government and energy sectors and the CEB’s role in purchasing power. Referring to the recent blackout, he asked whether the Government was stopping or limiting new rooftop solar connections after reports concerning about 1,400 MW of capacity, and requested clarification on future steps to promote solar power, citing its impact on over 1,000 enterprises, 25,000 employees and foreign exchange savings.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 When Kerawalapitiya was built, leadership was with the Power Ministry. As then State Minister for Renewable Energy, I engaged because the CEB purchases the power and provides bankability. I urge you to take leadership as this concerns environment, local government and energy.
¶ 02 My second supplementary: Following the recent blackout, there are reports that adding approximately 1,400 MW of rooftop solar to the grid is being stopped or limited. Over 1,000 enterprises and about 25,000 employees are engaged in this, saving foreign exchange. There is concern due to statements from your Ministry. Are you stopping or limiting new solar connections? What are your next steps to promote solar?
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 February 2025. No. 1740397565032971. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/11395