Sri Lanka’s first utility-scale solar power plant opens in Hambantota

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Sri Lanka’s first utility-scale solar power plant was officially declared open in Baruthankanda, Hambantota recently. The privately owned plant is expected to add 10 MW to the national grid, supplying approximately 20 GWh annually, enough to power 15,000 typical Sri Lankan households.

The expansive renewable energy power plant, spread out across a 45-acre land, is owned and run by Sagasolar Power Ltd, a subsidiary of Lanka Orix Leasing Company (LOLC) established in collaboration with the international financial advisory firm and boutique investment bank Faber Capital Ltd.

Power and Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Deputy Minister Ajith Perera and LOLC Group Deputy Chairman Ishara Nanayakkara were among those who were present at the opening

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