SOLAR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

 Press Conference 7th March 2025 @ 10.33am at the Public Libery premises , Colombo 7 , Sri Lanka .

SOLAR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 

Solar Industries Association Urges Fair PoPolicies to Protect Sri Lankas Rooftop Solar Industry from Unjust Claims 

 and Uetable Tariffs .

The Solar lndustrles Association ,reprekenting OOver 1000 Companies and

4O,000 workers Sri Lanka rooftop solar sector , stronger  condemns recent developments that threaten the industrys future and the nations renewable energy goals .

The Solar Industry Association categorically refutes the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CED) cairm that rooftep solar

Miueading Galu and Lack of ranspereney

Rstallations wene esponsbie for the recent islant -wide power fallure. This aNserion is false and misleading We call

or an indeendent expert committee, appeinted by the Ministry or the Public UHlItes Commission of Sri Lanka

(PUCSU fe conduct a transparent and balaneed investbgatlon into the Inedent The CWS unilateral acusations erode

pubic trust and misirect accountabley

Tariff Revisions Must Acknowledge Broad Benefits

Whe we acknowledge the appontment of a taritf determinatiorn committee, we are deeply concerned that it foeves

solely on tarift model paraneters, overloeking the broader economie and soclal benefits our sector orovidee

The Unique Advantages of Rooftop Solar

Compared to large scale solar and wind projects, rooltop solar offers crltical benefits:

Land Use Elciency Maximizes existing rooftop space, conserving valuable land,

Reduced Transmission Losses Proximity to consumption points enhances grid resilence,

Community Benefits & Social Equlty: Empowers individuals and businesses, fostering energy independence.

Industry Stability Under Threat

Freqvent and drastic taritf luctuations, as proposed, will:

Undermine investor confidence

Dseourage new investments.

Threaten the stability of over 100,000 projects, many owned by middle-class homeowners,

Lead to job losses within our 40,000-strong workforce.

A Call fora Stable and Predictable Pollcy Framework

Aa ytem solely based on an equationis impractical. Srl Lanka urgently needs a stable and predictable policy

framework to encourage long term investments in rooftop solar.

Rooftop Salar A Horitontal Economy

oroects that benefit only a few corporations, rooftop solar empowers all citizens to become enerBY

ces Por xampie, retired citizens can invest their FpF in rooftop solar, generating income whlle contributng to

ntiongl energy gpas

Economie and Social Consequences

Progosed ariff reductions threaten the coltapse of our industry, comprising over l,000 SMEs and 40,000 workers This

Would ave severe econoE art ocial repercussions, impacting employment, investment, and energy security.

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President- Javid Kami presidentiisiasitankacom

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Secrety& Sanjeevan

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 SOLAR INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION

Rooftop Solar: A Reliable and Rapid Solution

Unlike large-scale projects that face delays due to land acquisition, environmental assessments, and financial hurdles,

otop Solar is rapidly deployable. In 2024 alone, our sector added 500MW to the grid, representing 5% of national

demand-an achievement difficult for large-scale projects to match in such a short time.

A Plea for Sustainable Development

While large-scale renewable energy remains essential, rooftop solar provides unique benefits: efficient land use, grid

stability, community participation, and sustainable economic growth.

Our Urgent Requests

The SIA urges the government and relevant authorities to:

1. Conduct a transparent and independent investigation into the recent power failure.

2. Consider the broader economic and social benefits of rooftop solar in tariff revisions.

3. Establish a stable and predictable policy framework to ensure long-term investments.

4. Recognize rooftop solar as a critical component of Sri Lanka's renewable energy strategy.

We remain committed to working with the government to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for Sri Lanka's

rooftop solar industry.

Solar Industries Association (SIA)

President

Secretary

Javid Kamil

Sanjeevan S