Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- The output of solar energy has increased due to the high level of sunlight in the country, and if the trend continues, the national grid will find it difficult to support it, an official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka currently facing dry conditions and increased temperatures in the coming months will impact energy levels as energy contributed by solar panels will increase.

This could be highly cost-effective however if this continues to increase the load on the national grid will be too much to support which could lead to risks of a breakdown, media spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Dammike Wimalaratne said.

Mr. Wimalaratne told the Daily Mirror that investments on grid support are necessary for the pre...