Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The British High Commission in Colombo and the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka have launched a joint solar energy initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices.

The initiative was officially launched on October 28 in the presence of Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar, British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick, EU Ambassador-designate Sylvia Hartleif and Deputy British High Commissioner Theresa O'Mahony.

According to the British High Commission, the project involves the installation of approximately 240 kilowatts-peak (kWp) of solar capacity across its office premises, with an expected annual electricity generation of 365,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh).

The system...