Hayleys Solar, recognized as Sri Lanka’s leading provider of solar energy solutions, has successfully undertaken a significant solar energy initiative for Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited. This project involved the installation of a total solar generation capacity of 3.3 MWp across four key facilities of the automotive company throughout the country. The implementation of this system is projected to yield approximately 4.6 GWh of clean electricity annually, which is sufficient to power nearly 1,900 average households in Sri Lanka each year, while also contributing to a reduction of around 2,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
The initiative covers four distinct locations: the Toyota Lanka Head Office (640.15 kWp), the Body Repair and Paint Centre (461.97 kWp), the Ratmalana facility (432.47 kWp), and the Fulfillment Centre, which was executed in two phases (585.28 kWp and 1,194.75 kWp), culminating in a total capacity of 3,314.62 kWp. The ability of Hayleys Solar to design and implement such a large-scale, phased rollout for a single client exemplifies its expertise in coordinating extensive multi-site commercial solar projects rather than merely facilitating isolated installations.
Mr. Manohara Atukorala, the Managing Director and CEO of Toyota Lanka, emphasized that this project underscores the company’s enduring commitment to sustainable practices and its role in advancing Sri Lanka’s shift toward clean energy solutions.
“Collaborating with Hayleys Solar has allowed us to progress from a singular project to a comprehensive, company-wide solar initiative. This represents a crucial advancement in Toyota Lanka’s long-term sustainability efforts. As we aim to expand our network to 30 branches across Sri Lanka by 2026, we are fully dedicated to incorporating renewable energy solutions throughout our operations. Initiatives like this help us minimize our carbon footprint while ensuring that our business growth aligns with our environmental responsibilities,” he stated.
Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, articulated that this project exemplifies the potential achieved when a prominent Sri Lankan business collaborates with their firm on a comprehensive clean energy strategy. “Toyota Lanka’s initiative to implement solar energy across four facilities demonstrates the level of ambition we aspire to see in the corporate sector, reinforcing Hayleys Solar’s leadership in large-scale commercial and industrial solar energy in Sri Lanka,” he remarked.
Roshane Perera, Deputy Managing Director – Energy at Hayleys Fentons, noted, “This endeavor showcases the trust that leading corporations place in Hayleys Solar to provide dependable and high-quality solar solutions across various sites. Our established technical expertise, robust project management skills, and nationwide execution capability empower us to assist organizations like Toyota Lanka in achieving their sustainability objectives through scalable clean energy solutions.”
As rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations become pivotal in Sri Lanka’s transition to clean energy, Hayleys Solar is actively broadening its presence in the large-scale commercial and industrial sector. Projects like this serve as a model for how businesses in Sri Lanka can effectively reduce their carbon emissions on a significant scale.
For further details about this solar project, please contact Hayleys Solar at 011 2 102 102 or visit their website at www.hayleyssolar.com.
Image caption: The four Toyota Lanka (Pvt) Limited locations where Hayleys Solar installed a total of 3.3 MWp of solar capacity.
Source: Financial Chronicle Biz English | Sri Lanka Business News.
