Resus Energy PLC has successfully connected a 5.0 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant to the national grid, contributing significantly to the renewable energy landscape. The plant, situated in Damana, Ampara District, was established with an investment exceeding Rs. 750 million. Utilizing advanced tier-1 solar PV panels and high-quality auxiliary equipment, the facility is projected to generate around 10 million units of electricity (10 GWh) annually.
The new power plant links directly to the Ampara grid substation, augmenting Resus Energy’s existing capabilities. With the recent addition of this plant, the company has increased its aggregate output to 8 MW at the Ampara grid substation, bolstering efforts in rural electrification. Resus Energy secured the development rights for this project under the Soorya Balasangramaya tender, which aimed to procure 90 x 1MW solar PV projects, marking it as the company’s third solar PV site.
Moreover, Resus Energy operates a total of 11 utility-scale power plants across the nation, with a combined capacity of 30 MW and an annual energy generation approaching 75 GWh. This latest addition is a step towards meeting the government’s ambitious target of achieving 70 percent renewable energy generation by the year 2030, as highlighted by Kishan Nanayakkara, Managing Director of Resus Energy.
This development underscores the growing commitment to renewable energy solutions, which not only support national energy goals but also promote sustainable practices and significant advancements in rural electrification.