Sapugaskanda Diesel Power Station
| Sapugaskanda Diesel Power Station | |
|---|---|
  Location of Sapugaskanda Diesel Power Station in Sri Lanka | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Location | Sapugaskanda |
| Coordinates | 06°57′55″N 79°57′30″E / 6.96528°N 79.95833°ECoordinates: 06°57′55″N 79°57′30″E / 6.96528°N 79.95833°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Operator(s) | CEB |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Diesel |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
4 × 20 MW 8 × 10 MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 160 MW |
The Sapugaskanda Diesel Power Station is a 160 megawatt power station in Sapugaskanda, in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. The power station consists of twelve generating units, supplied by MAN, and Siemens. Four of the units are rated at 20 MW, while the remaining eight are rated at 10 MW. The power station is operated by the Ceylon Electricity Board.[1]
Units 1-2 were commissioned in May 1984, unit 3 in September 1984, unit 4 in October 1984, units 5-8 in September 1997, and units 8-12 in October 1999. All units run on diesel.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Diesel and Gas-Engine power plants in Sri Lanka". Industcards.com. 12 January 2003. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ↑ "CEB Generation Details". Ceylon Electricity Board. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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