Legal action looms over CEB bullying solar firms By Duruthu Edirimuni Chandrasekera View(s): View(s):Grid-connected solar power developers are appalled at the audacity of the insubordination of state authorities in implementing cabinet directives related to their industry, and bully behaviour towards them, with members eyeing legal action to resolve the issue. These renewable plants are classified as “Must Run” facilities, requiring dispatch to cover operational costs, but recent CEB actions have undermined contractual agreements. GCSPA is calling for compensation from the CEB and Ministry of Power and Energy, highlighting that any long-term solutions would take years to implement. Curtailment of solar power plants results in losses of 4 million electricity units daily. These financial institutions have lent to us on the strength of the Power Purchase Agreement with the CEB.

Source: Sunday Times January 25, 2026 06:13 UTC