The highest energy demand in Sri Lanka in recent times was recorded yesterday (19), Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera revealed.
The minister said in a Twitter message today (20), that a net generation of 49.53 GWh was required for power generation on Wednesday.
He further stated that actual demand recorded early this morning (20) forecasts an estimated energy demand exceeding 50 GWh for today.
Minister Wijesekera assured that all Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Thermal plants, including the recently established Hambantota Diesel Powered generators, will be utilized for power generation. (NewsWire)
