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Hydro electricity generation slightly elevated as continuous electricity supply improved

EnergyJul 19, 2022
Hydro electricity generation slightly elevated as continuous electricity supply improved

The contribution of the hydroelectricity generation by CBE improved to 40% in July against 36% in the last two weeks of June. Historical data indicates June to October hydroelectricity generation is very vulnerable due to weather conditions.

From October onwards, with the seasonal weather conditions, Sri Lanka expects to receive the benefit of hydroelectricity.

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