US $ 13.5m solar power plant coming up in Hambantota

Priyanka KURUGALA

The first Government sector solar power plant costing US$ 13.5 million will be established at Baruthakanda, Hambantota, said renewable Sustainable Energy Authority Director Athula Jayathunga.

Japan and Korea are providing aid for this. The plant will contribute 900kw to the national grid. Solar power technology is important because it produces green energy, he said. This is a model project. It can encourage people to use green energy, due to the reduced cost of generating one unit of electricity, he said.

The location will also be used as a training centre.