Navigating the Sunny Sunday Effect: A Knowledge Sharing Session by Eng. Saumya Kumarawadu

Published on
2025/10/10 - 14:56

The Electrical Engineering Society of the University of Moratuwa organized a Knowledge Sharing Session with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on 18th September 2025 via Zoom.
Eng. Saumya Kumarawadu, Project Director of PSSE&REIP, delivered an engaging presentation on the “Sunny Sunday Effect” and the Duck Curve observed in Sri Lanka’s daily load profile. His talk highlighted the operational challenges arising from high solar penetration and the importance of flexible grid management and energy storage solutions.
Eng. Buddhika Samarasekara, Deputy General Manager (System Control) at CEB, contributed additional insights on system control practices and renewable integration.
The session concluded with an interactive discussion, providing participants with valuable understanding of Sri Lanka’s evolving power system and its path toward a sustainable energy future.

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