Highest energy demand in recent times yesterday

The highest Energy demand of 49.53 GWh in recent times was recorded yesterday, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekasra said.

He said in a tweet that the actual demand recorded early this morning forecasts an estimated energy demand exceeding 50 GWh for today.

“All CEB thermal plants including the recently established Hambantota diesel-powered generators will be utilized for power generation,” he said.