Solar Power Generation on Reservoirs
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Sri Lanka
Source: The Morning
The Electricity Consumers Association (ECA) has proposed generating nearly 300 MW of solar power on key reservoirs in Sri Lanka, including Randenigala, Rantembe, and Victoria Reservoirs. The project aims to provide low-cost and uninterrupted electricity by utilizing the existing hydropower network and can be implemented through private investment without government spending. It also includes the i
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Solar, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
- Location
- Sri Lanka
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Morning
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Description | The Electricity Consumers Association (ECA) has proposed generating nearly 300 MW of solar power on key reservoirs in Sri Lanka, including Randenigala, Rantembe, and Victoria Reservoirs. The project aims to provide low-cost and uninterrupted electricity by utilizing the existing hydropower network and can be implemented through private investment without government spending. It also includes the installation of battery systems to supply solar-generated electricity at night for households and businesses. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
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Source | The Morning |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Solar, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government |
Article published date | 2026-03-28 |
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