Three (03) wind power projects have been planned on Mannar Island, which has been identified as an area with high wind power potential, according to the renewable energy resource project plan for the island.
Out of these projects, the operational activities of the Thambapavani wind power plant, one of the aforementioned projects, commenced in the year 2021.
The commencement of operation of Windscape Mannar (Pvt) Ltd, 20 megawatt wind project and Hayleys Fentons, 50 megawatt wind project, is planned for December 2025 and December 2026, respectively.
Taking into consideration the matters forwarded by the public regarding the environment and social issues that have arisen due to these projects, the President, has informed the relevant authorities not to implement the wind projects without the consent of the people living in the Mannar island.
It has been decided to provide the consent of the Cabinet of
Ministers to take action accordingly after informing the Cabinet of Ministers by the Minister of Power and Energy about the notification from His Excellency, the President.
