☀️ UK and EU Partner with Colombo Mayor to Launch Joint Solar Initiative

• Key Highlights: Mayor of Colombo Vraie Cally Balthazaar joined British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and EU Ambassador-designate Sylvia Hartleif to launch a joint solar energy initiative for sustainable diplomatic operations in Colombo. • Capacity & Output: - Installed Solar Capacity: 240 kWp across High Commission estate - Projected Annual Generation: 365,000 kWh - Carbon Emissions Reduction: ~193 tonnes CO2 annually • Wider Greening Measures: - Energy Savings: Estimated 79,200 kWh/year via efficient cooling, lighting, building systems, and solar water heating - Fleet Electrification: 25% plug-in hybrid vehicle fleet - Water & Waste Management: 10,000L rainwater storage capacity; ~1.13 tonnes/year recycled or composted waste