World Bank supports energy supply to rural areas (Sri Lanka)

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http://www.dailynews.lk/2007/06/16/news03.asp

US: The World Bank yesterday approved US$ 40 million to strengthen the Government’s efforts to bring electricity to remote areas and promote private sector investments in power generation from renewable energy sources in urban areas.

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The grid-connecting capacity will be boosted by a further 50 MW and off-grid electricity services will be extended to 60,000 additional households and 500 rural micro- and small-scale enterprises in rural areas, she added.

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The initial Renewable Energy for Rural Development (RERED) project provided 74,000 solar home systems to 3200 households and nine schools have gained access to electricity.

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A total of 66,267 households have switched from Kerosene to solar home systems. Additionally 750 business enterprises have benefited from off-grid electricity for various income generating activities.

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