The government has taken a decision to install solar energy in state institutions within two years. “After 2019 all government buildings would be powered by solar energy”, Chairman of Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) Keerthi Wickramaratne said.
Currently over 20% of the power consumption is being used by government officers. He said that this would bring about a saving of over Rs one billion each month to the government.
He also said that the government is looking at installing solar powered roofing to houses as a part of the rural electrification process. “Then Sri Lanka can achieve the 100% electricity status for all targets sooner than expected.” (CDN)
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