The Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona and a delegation from the Embassy, visited the headquarters of the TBEA Co., Ltd (Tebian Electric Apparatus Co., Ltd.) on 02 March 2022. The Ambassador, Dr. Palitha Kohona held discussions with the Vice President of TBEA Co., Ltd, Mr. Jia Xiaohui, Deputy General Manager for International Business, Mr. Wang Yanggang, and the TBEA delegation, on the renewable power generation in Sri Lanka.

TBEA Co., Ltd, is a provider of systemic solutions for the global energy industry which holds the 228th place, among the World’s Top 500 Machinery Manufacturers. Its scope encompasses power transmission, transformers, new polysilicon materials, aluminium, electronics, solar photovoltaic and wind power systems.

During the discussion, Ambassador Dr. Palitha Kohona said that Sri Lanka is looking for more investments in the renewable energy sector. Investors like the TBEA Co., Ltd, are greatly welcome. The Green Energy is the future for mankind and the planet. He said that as per the policy framework of the current Government; ‘Vistas of Prosperity’, Sri Lanka seeks to produce 70% of her energy needs from renewables by 2030, opening up further investment opportunities. Deputy General Manager Mr. Wang assured that the TBEA is ready to provide renewable energy solutions to Sri Lanka.

The Ambassador also expressed encouragement for TBEA to invest in other natural resources in Sri Lanka, including silicon and graphite. The TBEA hoped that this discussion would bring more cooperative opportunities between the two parties. Deputy General Manager Mr. Wang said that the TBEA is very interested in cooperation with Sri Lanka.

After the discussion, was a visit to the exhibition displaying major services and achievements of the TBEA.

Embassy of Sri Lanka

Beijing

02 March, 2022