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Rooftop Solar Installations and Grid Absorption in Sri Lanka
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We have a 3 kW rooftop solar installation that supplies electricity directly to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) grid. Recently, we've noticed some troubling issues. First, not all the energy generated by our unit is being absorbed by the grid. When we approached the vendor who installed the system, they attributed the problem to settings imposed by the CEB, over which they claim to have no control. However, the CEB denies this, instead placing the blame on the vendor. As a homeowner without technical expertise in this area, it's challenging to determine who is at fault. Additionally, our electricity bills indicate that we consume more power from the grid during the day than at night. This is perplexing since our home is a residence, not a manufacturing plant. If the solar energy we generate is not being fully utilized and instead goes to waste, it represents a significant loss. Here's where a policy shift could be transformative. The Public Utilities Commission of Sri La...