Ceylon Energy marking the first tower erection under the SESRIP-P4 electricity supply enhancement project

September 06, 2023: Ceylon Energy, a strategic alliance of St Theresa Industries, announced the commencement of its first tower erection under the “Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project” (SESRIP – P4), cementing a 33kV Double Circuit tower line from Maho to Ma-eliya on August 17, 2023.

Developed through a partnership between Ceylon Energy and its main contractor Qingdao Huijintong Power Equipment Co., Ltd (HJT) – China, the project is funded by the Asian Development Bank and aims to satisfy the improvement efforts of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The project will cover a 300-kilometer length of tower lines, with 1,238 total towers.

Accordingly, following the successful commencement of the project, Ceylon Energy is aiming to reach the next milestone of SESRIP – P4, which is speculated to enable over 400,000 consumers with a stable supply of electricity, in addition to the loss reduction benefits and solar, wind energy collection points across the island.

Ceylon Energy, a front-runner in the energy and power transmission industry, has been illuminating households in Sri Lanka for over four decades. With an expanding reputation for excellence, the company has extended its services to global markets in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa.

In addition to its core expertise in power transmission projects, Ceylon Energy operates in multiple industries, including technology and construction services. The company is dedicated to making the world a better place by providing innovative and sustainable solutions.