The National System Operator Limited has announced that rooftop solar panels generating over 300 kilowatts will remain disconnected from the grid until August 30, according to the organization's chairman.

Rooftop solar installations exceeding 300 kilowatts in capacity are set to be temporarily disconnected from Sri Lanka's electrical grid, with the shutdown remaining in effect until August 30, the National System Operator Limited (NSOL) announced recently.

The NSOL Chairman indicated that all affected solar panel operators are required to comply with the directive during this period. However, the specific reasons for the measure were not detailed in available reports, though the timing suggests it may be related to grid management or maintenance considerations during the late summer period.

The announcement affects a segment of Sri Lanka's distributed solar energy sector, which has expanded significantly in recent years as businesses and institutions have increasingly adopted rooftop solar installations to manage electricity costs and improve energy independence.