Kukuleganga Hydro Power Plant Restored

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Out of the two turbines in the Kukuleganga Hydro Power Plant, which were out of order due to a technical fault, one turbine has now been restored.

Toshiba Company of Japan, which is the parent company of these turbines, has repaired the turbine and it has been activated since Friday (05) evening.

The Kukuleganga Hydropower Plant through the two turbines adds 75 Megawatts daily to the National Grid and with the restoration of this turbine, it will again add 37.5 Megawatts to the National Grid.

The  Minister of Power and Energy, Ms.Pavithra Wanniarachchi,  has instructed the relevant officials to expedite restoration of the other turbine which is being repaired under the supervision of its parent company and CEB engineers.

Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi during her recent visit  to the Kukulegama Hydro Power Plant has instructed the CEB officials to take necessary short term and long-term measures to restore the turbines immediately with the assistance of the Toshiba Company. As a result, one turbine has been restored and  used for power generation within a short period of two weeks.

Source: www.news.lk

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