The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 7 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Thambapavani Wind Power Station (Q.154/2024)

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The Minister of Energy tabled an answer on the Thambapavani Wind Power Park, stating that it began on 04 March 2019 with LKR 2.1 billion in local investment and USD 125 million in foreign investment, generating 103.5 MW at a unit cost of LKR 12.19. He provided annual net energy supplied to the grid from 2021 to 2024 and stated that a radar-based bird detection system automatically shuts down turbines when birds are detected within 500 metres. He further noted that studies indicate around 400 MW of wind power potential on Mannar Island, including the existing plant, a 50 MW project under tender, and 250 MW of further developable capacity.

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¶ 01 Answer tabled:

¶ 02 (a) (i) 04.03.2019 (ii) Local investment: LKR 2.1 billion; Foreign investment: USD 125 million (iii) 103.5 MW (iv) Generation cost per unit: LKR 12.19 (see detailed cost schedule placed in the Library) (v) Net energy to grid (GWh): - 2021: 318 - 2022: 347 - 2023: 391 - 2024: 383

¶ 03 (b) (i) A bird detection system is installed. If a bird is detected within 500 meters of a turbine blade, radar triggers automatic turbine shutdown. (ii) The system has significantly reduced harm and is under continuous monitoring and verification.

¶ 04 (c) (i) Yes. (ii) As per the 2014 ADB-supported Master Plan for Wind Power Development in Mannar District, 300 MW potential was identified on Mannar Island; subsequent detailed studies indicate total potential around 400 MW, comprising: - 103.5 MW: Existing Thambapavani Wind Power Park - 50 MW: Under active tender process - 250 MW: Further developable potential

¶ 05 (d) Not applicable.

¶ 06 Answer placed in the Library.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 7 March 2025 ·No. 1743066559006904 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Kumara Jayakody - Minister of Energy. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 March 2025. No. 1743066559006904. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/17890