Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)

Eng. Ronald Comester assumed duties as the General Manager of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on 02nd October 2024. Eng. Comester carries 35 years of experience in power sector and he had been serving as the Additional General Manager (Transmission Non Wired Operations) and covered the duties of Additional General Manager (Distribution Division 02) of CEB, prior to this appointment.

The new Chairman of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya assumed duties on 26th September 2024. Dr. Siyambalapitiya carries 40 years of experience in the energy sector of Sri Lanka, in south and southeast Asia, the Middle East and east Africa. Siyambalapitiya graduated from University of Moratuwa, and earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge.

The WePower Sri Lanka National Chapter hosted a residential workshop at the CEB Samanalawewa Power Station and Kinchigune Training Center last month, empowering female undergraduates from various universities across Sri Lanka. The workshop was made possible with funding and support from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company Private Limited (LECO), in collaboration with IEEE Women in Engineering Sri Lanka (WIE SL). The objective of the workshop was to provide female undergraduates in the field of power engineering with valuable insights, practical skills, and networking opportunities. Additionally, the event aimed to foster collaboration between academia and industry, promote gender diversity and inclusion, and inspire young women to pursue careers in the #powersector. The workshop featured interactive sessions, technical demonstrations, hands-on training in Hotwire maintenance, and networking opportunities. Participants engaged with industry experts, tour power facilities, and participated in skill-building workshops focused on various aspects of power engineering. Round table discussions and mentoring sessions provided valuable insights into career opportunities, professional development, and overcoming gender barriers in the field. The event facilitated meaningful connections between female undergraduates, industry professionals, and academic mentors, fostering a supportive community and empowering young women to pursue leadership roles in the field. The collaboration between WePower, CEB, LECO, and IEEE WIE SL demonstrated the collective commitment to promoting gender diversity, inclusion, and excellence in the power industry. Please read a full recap of the event on our website, written by Akila Wijethunga: https://lnkd.in/eQjQnZsi #girlsinSTEM #womeninengineering #womenengineers #DEI #SriLanka

The Training Branch Ceylon Electricity Board with the initiation of the CEB WePower Chapter successfully conducted a Webinar on ‘Smart Grid Fundamentals and SCADA’ with the voluntary Association with Prof. (Mrs.) Mini Shaji Thomas, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, JMI, India. The Session was conducted on 26th April 2024 with the participation 125 Electrical Engineers of CEB, from Generation, Transmission, Distribution and other Services Divisions. The Lecture conducted by Prof. Thomas covered the fundamentals, current trends and way forward of Smart Grids with emphasis to SCADA systems. The webinar provided insights to CEB Engineers on current trends and areas to be explored in order for the way forward of Smart Grid endeavours of CEB. CEB immensely appreciates the invaluable assistance extended by Prof. Mini Thomas. #CEB #WePower

CEBAssist Utility Solutions, a flagship initiative of the Ceylon Electricity Board, has achieved noteworthy recognition at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2023. This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence in leveraging technology for enhanced utility services. #CEB #CEBAssist #ICTInnovation #NBQSA2023