Rooftop solar panel owners are requested to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems today (31) from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m., the National System Operator (Private) Limited states.
The request has been made in order to ensure the stability of the national grid, in view of the low electricity demand currently observed in the system, it said.
The National System Operator further stated that, due to Vesak Poya (30) and the long weekend, electricity demand on the national grid has dropped significantly below forecast levels, while solar power generation has increased substantially.
A similar request was made yesterday, asking solar panel owners to voluntarily disconnect their systems until 3:00 p.m. to help stabilize the grid.
Despite the disruption, electricity supply to the affected areas was successfully restored by around 2:15 p.m. yesterday.
