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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Sri Lanka's New Solar Tariff: Reducing Costs for Rooftop Solar Power

Discover Sri Lanka's reduced tariffs for rooftop solar power, impacting the solar industry. Understand the changes and their implications today!


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The Sri Lankan government is poised to make a pivotal change in the rooftop solar power sector, announcing plans to reduce the tariffs paid for solar energy generation. This decision, driven by current energy policies and market dynamics, aims to realign the financial framework for solar producers. With the new tariff rates set to vary depending on energy output, the implications of this shift could significantly impact both the solar industry and the livelihoods it supports. As Sri Lanka continues to embrace renewable energy, understanding these upcoming changes is crucial for current and prospective solar energy stakeholders.

The recent announcement from the Sri Lankan government regarding the revision of rooftop solar tariffs has stirred significant discussion across the solar industry. The Ministry of Energy's proposed changes reflect a commitment to adapt to the evolving energy landscape and to optimize the financial structure for solar producers. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming solar tariff rates:

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Sri Lankan Parliament Dissolved - General Election January 5 2019

Sri Lankan Parliament Dissolved - General Election on January 5 2019

Sri Lankan Parliament Dissolved - General Election January 5 2019


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The notice in the Gazette regarding the dissolution of the parliament of Sri Lanka, signed by President Maithripala Sirisena, was published Friday (09-11-2018) midnight, according to news sources. The Gazette states that the general election to elect a new member to Parliament will take place on January 5, 2019 and that the new Parliament will be convened to meet on January 17, 2019. Meanwhile, the nomination period is set from 19 November 2018 to 26 November 2018 12 noon. Opinions of lawyers and several peoples available on this video. At same time, the Sri Lankan Electoral Commission, Mr. Mahinda Deshapriya, describes the current situation and the possibility of commencing general elections in Sri Lanka.

Monday, October 29, 2018

New Cabinet of Ministers Sworn

Sri Lanka new Cabinet of Ministers sworn

Sri Lanka new Cabinet of Ministers sworn


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According to news reports, the new Cabinet of Ministers was sworn in by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on the evening of October 29, 2018. Twelve Cabinet ministers, one minister of state and a deputy minister were sworn in today and the others are to be appointed in the coming days.