Unit 3 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has experienced a breakdown, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.
In a tweet, the minister said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has informed him about the breakdown. However, there will be no power cuts due to it.
“CEB has informed of a breakdown in unit 3 of Norochcholai power plant. Unit 3 was due to undergo major overhaul maintenance in April. To ensure an uninterrupted power supply, CEB owned Diesel & Fuel Oil Power plants will be used. There will be No power cuts due to the breakdown,” he tweeted.