LAUGFS Power Bolsters Clean Energy Output with New 2MW Ginigathhena Hydropower Plant.
LAUGFS Power PLC has officially launched a 2MW mini-hydro project in Ginigathhena, aiming to boost Sri Lanka's renewable energy supply and decrease reliance on fossil fuel imports.
Modernizing Sri Lanka's Energy Grid: A Strategy for Climate Resilience.
Sri Lanka’s energy sector faces structural challenges due to over-reliance on hydropower, imported fossil fuels, and aging infrastructure. This article explores essential policy shifts—including energy storage, smart grids, and demand-side management—to build a more resilient future.
Energy Minister Resigns Amid Coal Import Probe: Government Clears Him of Direct Corruption.
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy, Kumara Jayakody, and the Ministry Secretary have resigned to facilitate an independent investigation into coal import irregularities. The government stated that no audit or committee has found evidence of personal corruption against the Minister.
Conflict Over Power Interruptions: Opposition Challenges Government's Stance on Electricity Supply.
Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has disputed government claims that there are no power cuts in Sri Lanka, presenting an official system report as evidence of load shedding while the Energy Minister attributes interruptions to technical breakdowns.















