Hayleys to construct SL’s largest private-sector wind power project
View(s):HayWind, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, part of the Hayleys Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony of its 50 MW Wind Power Project in Mannar. It is the largest private-sector investment in wind energy in Sri Lanka’s history.
The ceremony, attended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and key government officials, highlights the critical importance of energy security and economic resilience, the company said in a media release.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Hayleys Chairman Mohan Pandithage at the ceremony.
Speaking on the landmark occasion, Mohan Pandithage, Chairman and Chief Executive of Hayleys said: “This wind power project represents an investment in the nation’s future by strengthening energy independence, protecting the environment and reinforcing long-term economic stability. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to leading in areas that shape Sri Lanka’s long-term resilience and prosperity.”
Mannar’s strong and consistent wind conditions, long recognised as a natural advantage, are being leveraged through this project into a strategic national asset capable of powering progress. The 50 MW facility will comprise 10 wind turbines of 5 MW each. Electricity generated will be supplied to the national grid under a guaranteed power purchase agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), reinforcing the commercial viability, bankability and technical robustness of the investment.
Elaborating further, Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Ltd said: “Renewable energy is central to Sri Lanka’s development trajectory. This project demonstrates that clean energy can be delivered at scale through sound engineering, proven technology and strong institutional frameworks.”
The project’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Pawan Sathkara, also known as Kaatra Doolium, has launched a series of community-led programmes. These initiatives include providing 200 water connections, donating smart classroom systems and school supplies to local schools, excavating 6.8 km of flood mitigation canals, and installing street lighting, among other efforts aimed at enhancing the quality of life in the community.
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