Adani Green Energy gets provisional clearance for two wind power projects in Sri Lanka

17 Aug 2022 , 09:53 AM

According to Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara, Adani Green Energy has received preliminary clearance for two wind power projects in the country’s northern district that would cost more than $500 million.

Wijesekara said in a tweet that he had met with representatives of the Sustainable Development Authority and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Tuesday to talk about the advancement of renewable energy projects. According to him, Adani Green Energy received preliminary permissions for two wind projects totaling 286 MW in Mannar and 234 MW in Pooneryn, each requiring an investment of more than $500 million.

“PP agreements will be signed by 21 of the 46 Projects that were delayed as a result of CEB Act modifications the following week. With grid clearance and transmission plans, 26 renewable projects from EOIs that received provisional approvals would be accelerated, while other proposals will be assessed in a 30-day period “In a subsequent tweet, the minister stated.