CEB to install floating solar powerplant on Samanalawewa

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is going to install 200 MW floating solar power plants on the surface of water of Samanalawewa reservoir.

The Expression Of Interest (EOI) to construct the floating solar power plant on a least cost basis by the CEB. Accordingly EOI are invited from prospective project proponents for construction of two 100 MW floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in the water surface of Samanalawewa reservoir.

The project aims to leverage the reservoir’s existing hydroelectric power generation capabilities by complementing it with daytime solar energy production.

The CEB sources said that the deadline for submission of proposals is December 13, at 10 am.

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