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Solar Energy / Battery storage project at Poonakary lake

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2 years ago

September 12, 2023

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Cabinet approval has been received to invite expression of interest proposals from prospective investors for developing renewable energy projects with a capacity of 50 MW or more in order to assist in the implementation of accelerated renewable energy development programs in the country.

Accordingly, United Solar Energy SL Pvt. Company has submitted a proposal to develop a solar power plant of 700 MW with a battery energy storage system at Kilinochchi Poonakary Lake to provide a power supply of 134 MW.

The project is proposed to be implemented with a total investment of USD 1727 million as a 100% foreign direct investment. From this amount, USD 500 million will be used for domestic project components. The project proponent company has proposed to construct 03 anicuts around the Poonakari lake to prevent the ingress of sea water at a cost of 13.5 million, a part of the proposed project. Instead, the Northern Provincial Council,

The Northern Provincial Irrigation Department and the Agricultural Development Department have already agreed to grant 1080 acres of the shallow area of the lake to the company on a 35-year lease agreement to establish the 700 MW power plant. As such the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Power and Energy to accept the project proposal presented by the United Solar Energy SL Pvt Company in principle and to appoint a cabinet appointed negotiation committee to evaluate the proposal and make recommendations.

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Public consultation on renewable energy sector kicks off today

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6 minutes ago

July 2, 2025

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The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that a public consultation will be held today (July 02) to identify challenges faced by renewable energy developers in Sri Lanka.

The Commission stated that oral submissions from stakeholders will be gathered from 8.00 am – 4.00pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).

The public consultation is being held under the powers granted to the Commission by Section 17 of the Sri Lanka Public Utilities Commission Act, No. 35 of 2002.

Meanwhile, President of the Solar E P C Association (SEPCA) – Dr. Shyam Pathiraja has said that many stakeholders are expected to present their views on the crisis in the renewable energy sector.

On a related note, National People’s Power (NPP) MP – Ravindra Bandara claimed that the current government has not imposed any restrictions on renewable energy production.

Entertainment

Court order issued against ‘Eh Yaye’ song

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37 minutes ago

July 2, 2025

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The Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction order, preventing popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin (DJ Mass) from performing, reproducing and distributing the song ‘Eh Yaye’.

Colombo Commercial High Court Judge Priyantha Fernando issued the order after the Plaint filed under the Intellectual Property Act by popular singer Corrine Almeida.

The case also alleges that the musical composition and the lyrics of the song ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the song ‘Api Natamu’.

Naming Willis and DJ Mass as defendants, the plaintiff Corrine Almeida had also stated that she is the owner of the copyright and economic rights to the musical composition and lyrics of her song titled “Api Natamu”.

The plaintiff instituted action in terms of the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 alleging that the musical composition and the lyrics of ‘Eh Yaye’ were substantially similar to the ‘Api Natamu’ song.

(Source : Dailymirror.lk)

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Rains expected in several areas today

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1 hour ago

July 2, 2025

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Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today (July 02), the Department of Meteorology said.

A few showers may occur in the Jaffna and Mannar districts.

Fairly strong winds of about 30-40kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in the Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in the Trincomalee and Hambantota districts.