President pushes for renewable energy expansion

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Directs Power and Energy Ministry officials to review of existing projects, expedite implementation of those deemed productive

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed the Power and Energy Ministry to prioritise renewable energy projects, whilst insisting on the need to review ongoing contracted projects and expedite the implementation of those deemed productive.

Chairing a meeting with Ministry officials and affiliated institutions at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday, the meeting focused extensively on renewable energy, particularly solar panel initiatives.

Highlighting the importance of efficiency, President Dissanayake urged officials to take decisive action against any contracted projects found to be ineffective or unproductive.

The President reiterated his commitment to enhancing accountability in the energy sector while ensuring progress on high-impact renewable projects.

The meeting was attended by Energy Minister and Electrical Engineer Kumara Jayakody, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority Prof. T. M.W. J. Bandara, Chairman of the Lanka Electricity (Private) Company Engineer Janaka Aluthge, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation D. J. Rajakaruna and several senior officials.