Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody today (25) carried out an on-site inspection and fact-finding visit to the land designated for the proposed wind power project in the Kiranchi–Veravil area of the Kilinochchi district.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Energy, the site has been earmarked for the construction of a wind power plant that will add 204 megawatts of electricity to the national grid.
Aligned with the government’s policy to increase the contribution of renewable energy toward national energy goals, the proposed project seeks to harness the region’s wind potential and boost development in the northern part of the country, the Ministry noted.
The project includes the installation of 34 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6 megawatts.
Minister Jayakody inspected the majority of the identified land plots, observing that a large portion of the site is suitable for immediate commencement of construction. Measures required to address potential challenges on several other land plots were also reviewed during the visit.
Following the inspection, a meeting was held at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat with the participation of officials from relevant government agencies.
Commenting during the meeting, the Minister said:
“This project is being implemented as a national necessity and is planned to develop essential infrastructure for the local community. The project will be carried out in a manner that minimizes environmental impacts and inconvenience to the public. This initiative will be particularly significant for the northern region, which has experienced long-term development delays.”
