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Claim: Canada Has Banned RSS ! (Social Media Users, 2023-10-25)
Evidence (2021-04-28): Radio Standards Specification RSS-210, issue 11, Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus: Category I Equipment, replaces RSS-210, issue 10, dated December 2019. [...] - Added sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 to clarify general requirements and references in section 6 - Added section 7: Measurement method - Annex A - Added section A.1.1 to introduce terms and definitions - Section A.1.3(b): Clarified the restrictions of frequency bands designated for the use of the Government of Canada - Section A.1.5(d): Clarified the restrictions of frequency bands designated for the use of the Government of Canada - Annex B - Section B.8: Clarified the operating frequency range - Section B.10: Removed requirement related to RSS-310, issue 4, for certification-exempt devices operating in the 24-24.25 GHz frequency band - Annex C - Section C.2(d): Clarified unwanted emission limits - Annex E - Clarified the measurement method for annex E, which shall be based on ANSI C63.26 - Section E.1.8: Clarified unwanted emission restrictions for Family Radio Service (FRS) and General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS)
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-04-25): The claim that the Sri Lankan government currently distributes free solar panels to the general public is false. Individuals should exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such claims before sharing them on social media platforms.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2021-06-03): CEB IS FULLY COMMITTED TO PROMOTE SOLAR POWER GENERATION 2021-06-03T22:43:19+05:30 2021-06-03T22:43:19+05:30 2021-06-03T17:39:29+06:30 [...] E3WoW9ra3skVwkSSRajrWtWzRzQK7GO2AtZZlZxGGP7ysgNV5DqDW36h+tVml6pbWnkW8uL5LjTL e61RIhcXNzrtu0nr8CsivMTdxc3fh8L+mT8RPVcZC5bb7eSqAQW+ryzTaOzzJCkc/wDpnmN5CQ7P afWSLWWJlVFPOZyaN/qipvbn/uf1qusL211DR7K7k0m8tYrwwxSQHV/MQkLz/aj/AHdr+/KpxY70 5GTkVo7FOx5/ZH9apRDZaNoWm6hqEPlRrI2FxPDOJLvV9PS59WWNWZJHVlaGRShpJsxWgB5bTsyI [...] QSw3k06Ts0SyqzQpIl5OhWVlZeIKUqQUO7NCeQcd1e346L0U7byBCbh7iz8y2s11E72yTGW+laG5 mXnbySLJqEyzXCiUmj/aBUjjxFU5u+P3fq5LSa+XfLXkaB20r9MJd6xFLLLd2lnqd7GA5kZ5AbRr 24KKTL+9Qnix3YdKQnknzrb3D76SAEZN+W35eGzlsriJ3tYgkE0U2o3jhVZAkcTc5yQvFhxXp9kj cDIjPO7/AEBaCLs/IXlETwajZm7qjiaB4tTv/RL0CcuC3HptyUcTUfENjXAc0uR+4LSW65p0M3mK 8EvmCyjWaOr6VPcXqtGgh+J3hXUI4WWg5FRAm25NdzKEvSNj79v1fpVK9R8kJNY3UGoeaLOW5umE t59b+tSQNbgu3omGTUS4hPFjxMlAQStMnHNvtE/Z+pFIE/lsJLOG0i8w6ZdvCn+4izMdzbwI6gBQ i2l/GxUejzDHk6yAyBtgol4+90fP8ELSaaT5Fshdc7/zTJeaXLGIrPTrO9v7SOMR8TAyOl/IWZVR ubEfGfi2INYSzHpHf3D9S0zLSdO07TjHa2dxLO4kiacz3MtzJX0+KufVd+JcLyNKcjVupJyzSSJy i/NEuS/XtRu01eHS5rGG40O8sLp72e6VhbiRJII1hmlIeNRIkz0VkPKnsc3bSqaRcWEVxeSRpaww rHbgiycSoWLyAD4UT4iSABTwxVEWvmnQLq7azt7xZLqNikkIDckYOIyHqPho5C799sVeOebdSv1/
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-10-03): The Government of Sri Lanka has entered into a loan agreement worth of USD 50 million with the Asian Development Bank to finance the Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project. The main objective of this project is to support government’s "Battle for Solar Power Programme" to achieve the target of 200 MW by 2020 and 1000 MW by 2025 through solar power generation. Clean and sustainable power generation will be enhanced through the proposed project by increasing debt facilities and funding for the rooftop solar power generation, developing solar rooftop market infrastructure and bankable subproject pipeline. It is expected to add 50 MW to the national grid under this project. The Department of Development Finance of the Ministry of Finance and Mass Media which is the Implementing Agency of the project, will coordinate with the selected financial institutions to provide credit facilities to the customers to purchase Rooftop solar panels from reliable suppliers who registered under the Sustainable Energy Authority. The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company Ltd (LECO) will support the project implementation by providing technical recommendations to the Financial Institutions regarding technical proposals of the applicants (customers) and reviewing and approving applications for connection of solar rooftop systems to the distribution network and confirming quality of generated power. In addition, customers will be benefited financially through one of the system among net metering, net accounting or net plus as a result of connecting solar electricity generated by this project to the national grid.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2021-06-09): - The development of ADB-supported solar rooftop systems in Sri Lanka is expected to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 66,800 tCO2e annually. Sri Lanka - ADB is supporting Sri Lanka’s bid to increase the use of solar power and other renewable energy sources in providing electricity to the whole country and meet its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change. The government’s Battle for Solar Energy program envisions 1000 megawatts of solar power generation capacity by 2025—all from the rooftops of homes and businesses. In 2017, ADB approved a $50 million loan for Sri Lanka’s Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project, which would finance the development of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems and support the government’s target to increase the share of nonconventional renewable energy generation in Sri Lanka’s power generation mix. The project provided the credit line that would enable businesses and households to finance the installation of solar PV generation facilities atop their houses and building.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2018-01-01): Solar Energy in Sri Lanka: Potential, Current State, Advantages, Challenges, and Future Outlook [...] Solar power is poised for strong growth in Sri Lanka driven by policy support, improving economics and environmental benefits. [...] Sri Lanka has abundant solar resources to meet a major share of its electricity from a clean, sustainable domestic source. Addressing current challenges can help unlock the full potential of solar power for the nation's economic and environmental future.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2021-02-16): A large number of service providers exist in Sri Lanka contracting the installation of Rooftop Solar. They must register at the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA). Therefore, it is important to select an institution that is registered with SLSEA which they publish a list of registered service providers in SLEA website. Otherwise, there will be issues when connecting the solar panel of yours to the national grid which installed by an unregistered company.The registered solar panel installation company will fix the solar panels, inverter and other necessary protection equipment for the capacity you request. [...] The decision came at a time, where the promotion of generation of electricity through renewable sources has become a major focus of the Government of Sri Lanka as well as the private sector investors. The government is currently in the process of implementing "Soorya Bala Sangramaya" (Battle for Solar Energy), a solar power generation program, to encourage people to generate electricity for themselves. [...] PUCSL expects the new measure will promote the uptake of even more solar systems by the community. "By granting the exemption, we are planning to minimize the barriers, and encourage the household, rooftop solar systems," Damitha Kumarasinghe, Director General of Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka said.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-01-31): The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) implemented the Rooftop Solar Scheme, which resulted in an addition of 630 million units of electricity to the national grid in 2023. This initiative has been supported by electricity consumers across the country. Notably, these consumers have transitioned from traditional electricity users to generating and selling electricity to the national grid, marking a shift from being consumers to ‘prosumers’. The CEB staff, particularly in the distribution departments, have successfully integrated solar panel systems into the national grid, addressing various engineering and technical challenges along the way.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2023-04-10): Soorya Bala Sangramaya is one of the most popular programs the Sri Lankan government launched to promote solar energy in Sri Lanka. This program introduces three types of methods to capture solar energy and convert it into electricity: on-grid, off-grid, and hybrid systems. And also this project includes three payment schemes named net metering, net plus, and net accounting schemes. [...] As a way to lessen its dependence on non-renewable energy sources, Sri Lanka has been gradually introducing solar energy. Due to the nation's rapid industrialization and urbanization, energy demand has increased, and the government has taken measures to satisfy this demand sustainably. The Sri Lankan government has set a goal of achieving 80% renewable energy generation by 2030 by utilizing solar panels and other renewable energy sources [1]. Sri Lanka has put in place a net metering scheme that allows people to install solar panels and sell any extra electricity they produce back to the national grid in order to encourage the use of solar energy. This method promotes the use of green energy, reduces electricity costs, and adds to the nation's energy supply. [...] However, implementing solar panels in Sri Lanka faces several barriers and challenges, such as high initial costs, payback period time, and more government support. To overcome these challenges, we recommended that the government reduce taxes, provide solar panel installation loans, and continue supporting initiatives such as the Soorya Bala Sangramaya.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2016-09-06): Sri Lanka receives significant amount of solar radiation across all geographical regions. The Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) varies between 1,247 kWh/m2 to 2,106 kWh/m2. It is interesting to note that the intensity of solar irradiation in lowland areas is high compared to mountainous regions. This is largely due to the continuous presence of clouds in mountainous areas and the shadowing effect of mountains. The intensity variation of Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) is similar to that of GHI. [...] On September 6, 2016, the Government launched an enhanced version of the Rooftop Solar PV Programme under the theme "Sooryabala Sangramaya" which converts to "Battle for Solar Power". Under this programme, excess energy exported to the grid can either be carried forward (as originally done in the net-metering scheme) or encashed (this scheme is identified as net-accounting), at a tariff of LKR 22.00 per kWh during the first seven years and LKR 15.50 per kWh during the remaining thirteen years. The programme attempts to encourage institutional users through a third scheme, known as the micro power producers’ scheme, where all generation is exported through a separate export meter without making any change to the electricity users metering method.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.5 Mn. [...] The supplier of the Solar Power System should be a registered supplier at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Sri Lanka
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-07-26): ABOUT HAYLEYS SOLAR #1 Solar Provider in Sri Lanka Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, is one of the most trusted service providers for solar power in Sri Lanka, specialising in renewable energy and energy storage solutions for domestic, commercial and industrial requirements. To date, we have successfully completed over 250MW of rooftop solar systems island-wide, making us the largest solar-based Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company in the country. By partnering with global tier-one manufacturers, as well as selected local suppliers, we are able to offer high-quality and durable solar power solutions in Sri Lanka at the most affordable prices.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-10-07): The process of providing free solar panels to 25,000 low-income houses will begin after the Cabinet approves... [...] Plans to provide the 20 kilowatt electricity generated by the solar panels to the national grid in addition to being used in homes... [...] The Urban Development and Housing Ministry says that the process of providing free solar panels to 25,000 low-income households will be started after receiving cabinet approval. Urban Development and Housing Minister Mr. Prasanna Ranatunga says that it is expected to add 500 megawatts of renewable energy to the national grid. This project will be implemented in two phases first. Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says that under the first phase, 10,000 houses will be supplied with electricity through solar panels. Minister Prasanna Ranatunga says that under the second phase, 15000 houses will be supplied with electricity from solar panels. The minister further states that an amount of 2.5 million rupees will be allocated for one house.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2022-01-17): COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Power has planned to provide free solar panels to low-income earners. [...] "Moreover, around Rs. 1500 will be paid to those who receive the 5W solar panels. They could earn around Rs. 10,000 after about 10-years," Minister Lokuge added. [...] "The programme will be initially launched with solar panels installed at one house per Grama Niladhari Division, meaning 14,000 houses will receive free solar panels under the initial stage of the programme," Minister Gamini Lokuge said.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-05-01): කෙසේ වෙතත්, ශ්රී ලංකාව තුළ පිරිසිදු සහ විශ්වාසනීය බල සැපයුමක් සඳහා ප්රවේශය වැඩි කිරීම සඳහා ව්යාපෘති නිර්මාණය කිරීමට ශ්රී ලංකා රජය පාර්ශවකරුවන් කිහිප දෙනෙකු සමඟ හවුල් වී ඇත. "Rooftop Solar PV Power Generation Project" මඟින් ශ්රී ලංකාව තුළ වහල මත සූර්ය ප්රකාශ වෝල්ටීයතා බල උත්පාදන පද්ධති ස්ථාපනය කිරීම සඳහා දිගුකාලීන ණය මූල්ය පහසුකම් සපයයි. එසේම, සූර්ය බලශක්ති පද්ධති මිලදී ගැනීම ඇතුළු තිරසාර බලශක්ති සහ පරිසර හිතකාමී නිෂ්පාදන සඳහා සහය දැක්වීම සඳහා බොහෝ රාජ්ය සහ පෞද්ගලික අංශයේ බැංකු වල විශේෂ ණය යෝජනා ක්රම තිබේ.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2023-05-10): The programme to provide free solar panels for 25,000 low-income households will be launched once the Cabinet approval is received, the Urban Development and Housing Ministry said. Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said that it is expected to add 500 megawatts of renewable energy to the national grid from this initiative. The project will be implemented in two phases, and Minister Ranatunga said 10,000 houses will be powered with electricity from solar panels under the first phase.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2023-12-07): The process of accepting applications for the twenty-five thousand (25,000) free solar power house projects worth Rs five million each for the Northern Province has reached its final stage, the Northern Governor’s Office said. [...] Through this new housing scheme, the cluster housing scheme will also be implemented for the landless on government land. Accordingly, 710 sq.ft houses will be constructed for this purpose and and one thousand (1000) square feet of solar panels will be installed on the roofs of these houses. The remaining area will be cemented. Under this scheme, which is implemented through a foreign private investment company, the electricity produced from the solar panel (SOLAR PANEL) to be installed on the roofs of these twenty-five thousand (25,000) houses, which will be constructed at a cost of 50 lakh rupees each, should be provided to the investment company for twenty (20) years only.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2023-06-26): The Ministry of Power and State Minister of Solar, Wind and Hydro Power Generation Projects Development has launched a community based power generation project titled 'Soorya Bala Sangramaya' (Battle for Solar Energy) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA), Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO) to promote the setting up of small solar power plants on the rooftops of households, religious places, hotels, commercial establishments and industries. It is expected to add 1000 MW of solar electricity to the national grid by 2025 and 1500 MW by 2030 through this intervention. Under this program, the consumers will have options to generate and use electricity in their premises. In case of electricity generated is more than their requirement, they can sell the excess to the national grid or bank it for later use. According to the electricity usage the customer can select a preferred option from the following three schemes: Net Metering, Net Accounting and Micro Solar Power Producer. The installation service should be obtained by a registered solar service provider. [...] As the number of solar installations in the Sri Lanka continues to grow, there is more demand and opportunity for people to join the solar industry, as well as for those already in the industry to expand their knowledge.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2023-08-15): Cabinet okays proposal for providing solar power to 25,000 low-income families The Cabinet had approved a proposal to provide solar power to 25,000 low-income households, Minister of Urban Development and Housing and Chief Government Whip, Prasanna Ranatunga, told journalists in Colombo yesterday (15). The Minister said the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) had selected 11,000 partially completed houses, among 15 housing projects implemented by the NHDA, to provide free solar power under a joint project of the Urban Development and Housing Ministry and the Power and Energy Ministry.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-09-19): Parallel to the global energy transition, we are driving the sustainable energy revolution taking place across Sri Lanka underscored by the steady expansion of the Sri Lankan energy sector. [...] Sri Lanka is endowed with several types of renewable energy resources, including biomass, hydropower, solar and wind. Sri Lanka aspires to become a carbon neutral country by 2050 by making the most out of the energy available and developing cleaner energy resources according to the National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka. [...] As the governing body responsible for pioneering the sustainable energy revolution in Sri Lanka, we aim to facilitate the development of our nation’s rich energy resources, including solar, wind, water and bioenergy.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-10-01): Sri Lanka paying households to produce solar energy [...] Sri Lanka has launched a scheme to encourage people to produce their own electricity. The government will provide solar panels to homes at a subsidised rate. [...] Currently 50% of Sri Lanka’s electricity is produced through renewable energy. The government wants to push this to 60% by 2020 and 70% by 2030.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2024-05-01): A viral social media post asserts that the Sri Lankan government is launching a project to distribute free solar panels to the general public. [...] The claim that the Sri Lankan government currently distributes free solar panels to the general public is false. Individuals should exercise caution and verify the authenticity of such claims before sharing them on social media platforms. Title:False Claims of Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels to the General Public
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2021-12-21): Solar Heat in Public Hospitals - Government commits to reach 1 million m2 of solar collectors in residential, hotel, public, health and industrial sectors by 2050 - Government commits to install 416 m2 of solar collectors in three large public hospitals by 2022 and save 118 TonCO2 per year - Government commits to have solar water heaters in all 924 health institutions by 2050 and save 2.019 TonCO2 per year - Solar thermal is included as a technological choice for hot water in the Energy Transition Agenda. [...] - This includes providing up to 100 million people with access to clean cooking, and up to 60 million people and 60,000 healthcare facilities, schools and other public institutions with access to electricity by 2025 through inclusive and resilient and interventions. [...] - 5,000 solar water pumps will be provided for 5000 villages by 2030 - 10,000 solar-powered refrigerators will be provided for 500 villages by 2030 - 2 million homes will transit from the use of diesel and gasoline-powered generators to pollution-free solar mini-grids for power supply. Youth-led energy projects are linked to financing opportunities.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2020-04-30): With a focus on Indigenous and Afro-Nicaraguan communities, the project reached 72,390 beneficiaries directly across 52 municipalities.
Claim: Sri Lankan Government Distributing Free Solar Panels To The General Public !! (Social Media Users, 2024-04-25)
Evidence (2019-02-01): Solar energy for all? Understanding the successes and shortfalls through a critical comparative assessment of Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Mozambique, Sri Lanka and South Africa [...] Lanterns, homes systems, hot water systems and micro-grids based on small-scale solar have become prominent ways to address the energy access challenge. As momentum grows for this form of energy transition this paper draws together research on small-scale solar in six different countries – Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Mozambique, Sri Lanka and South Africa – to argue for a need to understand how, when, and for whom solar provides energy access. It argues that an assemblage perspective can provide vital insights into the diversity and dynamism of energy access. The paper demonstrates that the diverse ways in which solar provides energy access is a function of the flexibility/fixity of the socio-technical assemblage and the de/centralisation of agency.