The new tariff rates will be applied only to new rooftop solar systems and there will be no change of rates for already signed power purchasing agreements and systems in use, Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekare said today (26).
The Minister said on Tuesday (26) that the Cabinet has granted approval to revise two tier current tariff rates of Rs. 22 and Rs.15.50 to a flat rate of Rs. 37 for less than 500 KW and Rs. 34.50 for above 500 KW roof top solar for 20 years. Tariffs will be adjusted annually based on a formula, he said.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear, the Bangkok post reported.
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