The Hon. Ajith P. Perera
Ajith P. Perera asked whether the Government had called or issued any new tenders or licences for wind power since taking office, particularly after withdrawing from the initial MOU-related Adani project. He noted Sri Lanka’s significant onshore and offshore wind potential in areas such as Mannar and Pooneryn and argued that faster renewable energy deployment could lower tariffs and improve energy security. He requested details on the sites, capacities, and timelines being prepared for competitive tenders.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Minister, thank you for the detailed answer. My first supplementary:
¶ 02 After this Government took office, were new tenders or licences called/issued for wind power? Following the withdrawal from the initial MOU-related project with the Adani Company, we know there is vast onshore and offshore wind potential in Mannar, Pooneryn and many other areas in Sri Lanka, and we have the requisite data. Rapidly adding more renewables will reduce the tariff and also support our energy security. Which sites and capacities are being prepared for competitive tenders, and when will they be called?
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Cite as: The Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2025. No. 1748426168056758. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21744