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The Asian Development Bank has approved a $57.4 million loan to Sri Lanka to help expand access to affordable clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through rooftop solar power generation and virtual net metering.
The loan includes a $35 million concessional loan, a $16.9 million grant from the European Union, a $5.5 million grant from the Japan Fund for Joint Lending Mechanism, and co-financing of the implementing structures. Power Generation Infrastructure
Accordingly, the total estimated cost of the project has increased to $80.5 million.
The project will enable two state-owned power companies, Electricity Distribution Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. and Lanka Electricity Company (Pvt) Ltd., to create a model for aggregating electricity from large-scale solar power generation facilities and distributing it virtually to eligible consumers.
“This project will help Sri Lanka improve access to affordable renewable energy and strengthen a resilient and inclusive power sector,” said Shannon Cowlin, Director General of the Asian Development Bank for Sri Lanka.
He also expressed hope that it would support small businesses, modernize the distribution system, and enhance digitalization.