INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today issued a clarification informing the public about the results of a comprehensive investigation
committee report is available on the website of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for public viewing, it said.The Expert
caused by an exceptionally high contribution of solar photovoltaic (PV) power at the time
blackout began with a disturbance at the 33kV Panadura Grid Substation, causing a sudden voltage drop across the entire electricity network
This situation quickly led to a serious imbalance between electricity generation and demand, triggering cascading failures and ultimately
the complete islandwide blackout, the statement said.The investigation highlighted that traditional power stations, which typically maintain
stability by providing inertia, were operating minimally due to the large solar generation share
To prevent future outages and enhance grid reliability, the Committee recommends urgent implementation of measures outlined in the Long-Term
(BESS), synchronous condensers, and adapting conventional generators to operate as synchronous condensers, it said.Additionally, the
management and prevent similar incidents in the future.Importantly, the findings of this Expert Committee fully match the details provided
by the CEB in its initial media statement released on February 18, 2025
