Minister of Power Dullas Alahapperuma today stated that the use of fuels including diesel to generate electricity will be stopped by the year 2030. He stated that they were confident that the necessary energy for electricity could be generated by solar, wind and hydropower. He also said that the ways of using biodegradable waste as a source for electricity generation are being explored. Further, he stated that not a single power plant has been constructed in Sri Lanka for the past eight years. This was stated today at a meeting held with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) affiliated trade unions. He also stated in Parliament last Tuesday, “During the last eight years, around 300 MW was added to the national grid via mini-hydro and solar power projects.” “Sri Lanka’s annual electricity demand increased by 5% to 6% and it could lead to a crisis. However, the government is determined to ensure that there is no power disruption,” said the Minister. He also stated that the present usage of diesel will be reduced to 5% by 2025 and by 2030 Sri Lanka will reach a level where it will not depend on fuel operated power plants.