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Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, an accredited energy auditor, who is the Managing Director of Resource Management Associates (Pvt) Limited, will conduct a webinar, with his vast experiences in promoting and teaching energy efficiency in Sri Lanka. Date: 24th April 2020Time: 6.00 – 7.00 pm IST (GMT +5.30) Register via below link:https://forms.gle/suygfeW2f4DkWPvA8

This study examines electricity tariffs across South Asia to identify how well they are targeted to support inclusive economic growth. This paper analyzes how electricity utilities can support inclusive economic growth while remaining financially viable. It examines socially inclusive electricity tariffs in six countries of South Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka....

National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka (2019) is now available for public reference. The policy document has following three sections. The National Energy Policy, stating the ten pillars of the policy framework Implementing Strategies, describing the specific strategies to implement the policy The Results Delivery Framework, elaborating the specific actions, milestones and the...

Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, Managing Director of Resource Management Associates (Pvt) Ltd shares his views on the topic of “Renewable Integrated Secure Power System for Sri Lanka: Challenges and Solutions”. EESoc Round Table Conference 2018 will be held on 12th October, 2018 at Jasmine Conference Room, BMICH from 4.30 pm onwards.  

Dr. Siyambalapitiya Presents at SLEMA Annual Sessions 2018 Annual Sessions 2018 of Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA) was successfully held on 3rd August 2018 at BMICH with the participation of SLEMA members and eminent persons in energy sector. Four experts shared their knowledge and views on the topic of “Energy and Climate Change: the...

In collaboration with RMA and consultants of DFCC Bank, World Energy Council organized a seminar on connection of solar PV to LV networks with the objective of establishing an arena for researchers who are analysing issues of connecting solar PV to LV networks in Sri Lanka, to share their knowledge and harmonize the research activities....

Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya, the Managing Director of RMA spoke on the topic of “Electrification of Kelani Valley (KV) Railway Line” at Members’ Evening 2017/2018 of Sri Lanka Energy Managers Association (SLEMA), which was held at Renuka City Hotel on 7th June 2018. Dr. Siyambalapitiya is a past president of SLEMA and a member of the...

RMA in collaboration with Entura Hydro Tasmania conducted a three-day workshop on “Private Investment in Wind Power in Sri Lanka” to Engineers of Ceylon Electricity Board from 13th to 15th September 2017 at Sri Lanka Foundation. Mr. David Mayo, bid advisor and transaction specialist, discussed the theories and concepts in private power purchasing. Prof. Steve Ferrey joined...

Engineer Jayasiri Karunanayke is a renowned electrical engineer in Sri Lanka. After graduating from University of Moratuwa, he served Ceylon Electricity Board and Lanka Electricity Company. As a visiting lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering of University of Moratuwa, he enlightened the engineering students in power system protection which is his area of expertise....

Architects, Engineers, Technicians and Electricians to use only 13 ampere Standard Sockets in all new buildings with immediate effect. Type G plug and socket outlet, widely known as the 13 A or the “square pin” plug and socket was approved as the single standard for plugs and socket outlets in Sri Lanka, at the cabinet...

By August 2016, electricity sales growth recorded was 9.6 per cent (compared with the first eight months of 2015), the highest since 2010. So there is no relief on the demand front, to call for relief, now that Sampur power plant is delayed, suspended or cancelled. If the Sampur project went ahead, with essential additional...

Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya delivered a lecture on Sri Lanka energy sector status and future outlook to the students of faculty of engineering, University of Jaffna, at his visit to Jaffna and Kilinochchi on 15th August 2016, according to an invitation received from Dr. A. Atputharajah, dean faculty of engineering.

Project ready for implementation • First trains to run by 2021 January 4, 2016, 12:00 pm No, no, it is not another ‘supplier driven’ project, the more decent phrase to identify projects offered by companies from countries with “friendly” governments, offering loans for the project at double the market interest rates, repaid in ten years....

Electricity is now an essential commodity. The electrification level in Sri Lanka is about 95% and will increase with ongoing development in the North and East. Electricity has made our lives more comfortable. On the other hand, there are a considerable number of accidents every year. Negligence, unsafe electrical wiring and equipment are the main...

The budget proposes to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), implying a fully-owned subsidiary of CEB to own and operate the Norochcholai power plant, and goes on to say that it will improve CEB’s financial position (para 393). What kind of logic is that? An SPV certainly will separate the accounts of this power plant,...