Lahiru Sandaru

• Coal retirement studies for future operational transition point identification.
• Minimum demand studies for future scenarios.
• Studying the performance of Grid Forming BESS against Grid Forming Core Requirements Test Framework.
• Determine pathways for grid-forming BESS to meet system needs.

• Perform project modelling and grid connection studies.
• Develop and negotiate Generator Performance Standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and assess connection options for new power system projects.
• Conduct registration and commissioning studies.
• Conduct technical due diligence on behalf of vendors, investors, and lenders.
• Plan, conduct, and analyze simulations and studies on power system security issues using tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD, and EMTDC.
• Interpret analytical outcomes and justify findings.
• Draw conclusions and provide actionable recommendations to clients.

Development of Aggregrated Dynamic Model of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) for Stability Studies of Engineering Power Grids.

Lab demonstration and marking for the modules
‘Microgrid Design and Management' & ‘Energy Efficiency and Demand Management.

Design and supervision of Solar projects, low voltage electrical installations, electrical tests, and energy audits.

Operation engineer at ‘Kerawalapitiya’ 300 MW combined cycle power station.

Duties and responsibilities.
• Start-ups and shutdowns of two gas turbines and a steam turbine upon request by the system control center.
• Matching the ‘net load’ of the power plant according to the instructions given by the system control center.
• Ensuring continuous availability of the power plant at full capacity by performing periodic maintenance and quality checks.
• Monitoring trends and alarms in the control room.
• Performing isolation works for maintenance purposes.
• Coordinating emergency procedures.
• Preparation of daily summary and performance reports.
• Supervising the stud re-tensioning program at Pawan Danavi (10.2MW) wind power plant and assuring the quality of its works.