Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant should be operated in order to compensate for the electricity generation loss suffered by the national power grid due to the importation of substandard coal, energy experts have stated.

It is reported that the electricity generation capacity that can currently be supplied to the national grid has dropped significantly because the coal imported into the country does not meet required standards.

Citing recent statistics, energy expert Dr. Vidhura Ralapanawe noted that when all three coal power plants are operating at full capacity, a total of 810 megawatts of electricity is generated. However, due to the use of substandard coal, the maximum generation currently achievable is...