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Tharooshi Vihanga

Ministry of Energy > Articles by: Tharooshi Vihanga

“Each unit of electricity produced by renewable sources, including solar energy, helps protect the environment and save foreign exchange- which is why we prioritize small and medium-scale solar power projects.” Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody At the opening ceremony of the power plant by Vidullanka PLC

  • August 30, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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“Our country is fortunate to be blessed with three key renewable energy sources, hydropower, solar and wind as we work towards achieving the country’s energy goals. I would like...
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Facilities Required For Bunkering Operation Expanded At Colombo Port

  • August 22, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, together with the Petroleum Storage Terminals Company expanded the pipeline systems and facilities required for bunkering operations at the Port of Colombo. Due to limited...
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Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara Jayakody Reveals Several Key Steps That Ensure Stability of the National Power System in Parliament.

  • August 21, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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The Minister of Energy revealed in Parliament today (21) that several short-term and long-term steps have been taken to maintain the stability of the national power system, in response...
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The Electricity Transmission System Modernization Program Is Set To Be Expedited

  • August 19, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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While on an inspection tour of 02 new substations completed under the National Transmission and Distribution Network Development and Efficiency Improvement Project (Package 02 Grid Substation), Minister of Energy...
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An Important Discussion Held between the CEB Trade Unions and the Minister of Energy regarding the Electricity Act.

  • August 4, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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A special discussion was held yesterday (04) afternoon at the Ministry of Energy between the Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, and the trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity...
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Japan Ready to Invest in Power Sector

  • July 31, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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A group of top-tier Japanese investors met with the Minister today (31) at the Ministry of Energy. During the meeting, discussions focused on the investment opportunities in the renewable...
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Energy Minister Engineer Kumara Jayakody visits Randenigala and Rantambe Hydropower Plants!

  • July 27, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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Hon. Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, recently (27) conducted an inspection tour of Randenigala and Rantambe Hydropower Plants. The employees of the power plants warmly welcomed the Minister,...
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We are Committed to Achieve the Country’s Energy Goals Using Solar Energy.

  • July 26, 2025
  • Tharooshi Vihanga
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Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara Jayakody states at the opening ceremony of the “10 MW Suryashakthi Solar Power Plant” in Vavunathivu, Batticaloa. “As a country located near the equator,...
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