Sri Lanka commissions first solar power plant
Submitted by rummykhan on Thu, 2011-09-15 13:01
Marking a milestone in renewable energy, Sri Lanka, has commissioned its first solar power plant. It will add 500 kilowatt to the National Grid and generate 2,300 units of electricity daily. The power plant located in Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka will cater to electricity needs of over 3,000 rural families. The annual power generation is expected to be 839,500 kilowatt hours.
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Sep 15, 2011
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15/09/2011