Solar Power to replace Coal Power in Sampur

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the construction of a Solar Power Plant in Sampur, Trincomalee via a Joint Venture between the Ceylon Electricity Board and the National Thermal Power Corporation Limited - India.

The 135 MW Solar Power Plant will be constructed at the site of the previously proposed Sampur Coal Power Plant.

Phase One of the project will see the construction of a 50 MW Solar Power Plant at a cost of US $ 42.5 Million.

In addition, US $ 23.6 Million will be spent for the construction of a 40 km long 220 MW Transmission Line from Sampur to Kappalthurai.

Phase Two of the project will see the construction of an 85 MW Solar Power Plant and 220 MW Transmission Line.

This project is expected to be completed within two years from 2024 to 2025.