National grid can generate 2,980 megawatts - minister

Ridma Dissanayake

"There is a daily demand of 2,000 megawatts and at present the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has the ability to generate around 2,980 megawatts to meet the consumer demand. There is a problem with hydro power generation. But other power plants are engaged in power generation at a sustainable level", said Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.

"Other countries in the South Asian Region, such as, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan are enforcing power cuts from eight to 16 hours a day. But Sri Lanka has the ability to provide a qualitative power supply to the public," he added.

The minister was addressing the launching of the SLS ISO 50001 International Energy Management System held at the BMICH.

The Sustainable Energy Authority which had been established by the Power and Energy Ministry to manage energy to establish the International Energy Management Systems in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Standards Institution.