The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has issued the letter of approval to the India’s Adani Green Energy Limited, for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at a total investment of USD 442 Million.

The wind power plant in Mannar will operate at a capacity of 250 MW while the wind power plant in Pooneryn will operate at a capacity of 100 MW.

The two wind power plants of 350 MW are scheduled to be commissioned in two years and accordingly, that will be added to the national grid by 2025.

Also, the new project will generate 1500-2000 new employment opportunities.