Decision on NCRE tariffs on Sept. 14
The government of Sri Lanka has set a policy target of reaching 10%
of total generation in 2015 from renewable energy sources, the Public
Utilities Commission states.
In a Press release the Commission states that the Public Consultation
on Non-Conventional Renewable Energy (NCRE) Purchasing Tariffs 2012-2013
was successfully completed on August 28, by the Public Utilities
Commission of Sri Lanka.
The Ceylon Electricity Board as Transmission Licensee submitted the
proposed tariffs reached according to the methodology approved by the
Commission, for the approval of the Commission. These purchasing tariffs
will be applicable for renewable energy projects less than 10 MW in
capacity and commence operations during year 2012-2013. While the
associations of the developers which generate electricity using
different renewable energy sources represented the developers' interest,
the Consumer Consultative Committee established under the provisions of
the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka Act represented the
interest of the consumer in this public consultation.
The Small Hydro Power Developers' Association, Wind Power Association
of Sri Lanka, Bio-Energy Association of Sri Lanka were among the
associations which represented the common interest of developers in
respect of renewable energy source. The final decision on NCRE
purchasing tariffs will be announced on September 14 by the Commission
upon giving due consideration to the comments, suggestions and facts
presented by the stakeholders in written and oral forms.
It is expected to be published in a detailed report including the
Commission's position on the comments and proposals made at the
consultation, on September 28, 2012.
The oral presentations held on August 28 were the last in the
consultation process. The process started on July 27 with the public
notices on requesting comments on the consultation document available in
public domain.
The closing date for the submission of written comments was August
17. There were 16 submissions as of closing date. The public
consultation on 28th was an opportunity for written submissions to
express in oral and any other stakeholder to present their views.
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