Construction begins on country’s largest solar power project in Hambantota

Construction has commenced on Sri Lanka’s largest solar power project, a 150-megawatt facility spanning 450 acres at the ‘Solar Energy Park’ in the Gonnoruwa area of Hambantota.The US$150 million project scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, is expected to make its initial contribution to the national grid later this year, the project’s consultant Engineer […]


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