Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 solar solutions provider, has completed a major renewable energy project for Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited, installing a combined 3.3 MWp of solar generation capacity across four key facilities operated by the automotive group nationwide.
The multi-site rollout is expected to generate approximately 4.6 GWh of clean electricity annually, equivalent to the power consumption of nearly 1,900 average Sri Lankan households. The project is also estimated to reduce Toyota Lanka’s carbon emissions by approximately 2,300 tonnes of CO2 each year.
The solar programme covers four Toyota Lanka facilities: the company’s Head Office with 640.15 kWp, the Body Repair and Paint Centre with 461.97 kWp, and the Ratmalana facility with 432.47 kWp. The Toyota Lanka Fulfillment Centre was delivered in two phases, comprising 585.28 kWp and 1,194.75 kWp, bringing the total installed capacity across all sites to 3,314.62 kWp.
The design and execution of a phased solar programme of this scale for a single corporate group highlights Hayleys Solar’s capability to plan, coordinate and deliver large-scale, multi-site commercial solar projects rather than focusing solely on individual installations.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Manohara Atukorala, Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Lanka, said the project reflects the company’s long-term commitment to sustainable operations and its contribution to Sri Lanka’s transition towards clean energy.
“Partnering with Hayleys Solar has enabled us to move beyond a single-site initiative towards a coordinated, company-wide solar strategy. This marks an important step in Toyota Lanka’s long-term sustainability journey. As we continue to expand our islandwide presence, with the goal of establishing a network of 30 branches across Sri Lanka by 2026, we are equally committed to integrating renewable energy solutions across our operations. Through initiatives such as this, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint and ensure that our business growth goes hand in hand with greater environmental responsibility.”
Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, said the project demonstrates what can be achieved when a leading Sri Lankan business adopts a long-term, group-wide clean energy strategy.
“Toyota Lanka’s decision to scale solar across four of its facilities reflects the kind of ambition we want to see more of in the corporate sector, and it reinforces Hayleys Solar’s position at the forefront of large-scale commercial and industrial solar in Sri Lanka,” he said.
Roshane Perera, Deputy Managing Director – Energy of Hayleys Fentons, noted that the project also reflects the growing confidence among leading corporates in Hayleys Solar’s ability to deliver reliable and high-quality renewable energy solutions across multiple locations.
“This project reflects the continued confidence that leading corporates place in Hayleys Solar to deliver reliable, high-quality solar solutions across multiple locations. Our proven technical capabilities, strong project management expertise and island-wide execution capacity enable us to support organisations such as Toyota Lanka in advancing their long-term sustainability goals through scalable clean energy solutions,” he said.
As rooftop and ground-mounted solar continue to play an increasingly important role in Sri Lanka’s transition towards clean energy, Hayleys Solar is expanding its presence in the large-scale commercial and industrial solar sector. Multi-site, phased initiatives such as the Toyota Lanka project demonstrate how businesses can adopt renewable energy at scale while advancing their long-term decarbonisation and sustainability objectives.
Sri Lanka’s FinTech Landscape Enters a New Era with FinTech Festival 2026
Sri Lanka is set to take a significant step towards strengthening its position in the regional digital finance landscape with the inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026, organised by the FinTech Forum Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy.
The announcement was made at an official press conference held on Tuesday (25) at the Amari Colombo, where Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eng. Eranga Weeraratne officially unveiled the event to the media. The event’s official website was also launched as part of the announcement.
Scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2026, at Shangri-La Colombo, the two-day flagship festival will bring together government leaders, banking and financial services professionals, fintech innovators and technology experts. The event aims to showcase Sri Lanka’s expanding digital finance capabilities while connecting the local fintech ecosystem with regional and global opportunities.
The festival will explore several key developments shaping the future of financial services, including artificial intelligence in finance, digital assets, cross-border payments and remittances, tokenisation, digital public infrastructure and digital identity. Other focus areas will include financial inclusion, SME financing, tourism payments, cybersecurity and fraud prevention.
The programme will commence with a CEOs Night on November 2, providing an exclusive platform for senior leaders from the banking, fintech, government and technology sectors to engage in high-level discussions and identify opportunities for collaboration.
The Sri Lanka FinTech Expo, scheduled for November 3, will bring together industry leaders, innovators and experts for a full day of keynote presentations and panel discussions focused on the evolving financial technology landscape.
The festival will conclude with FinTech Night on November 3, providing a dedicated networking platform for participants to strengthen professional relationships, exchange ideas and explore new partnerships across Sri Lanka’s growing fintech ecosystem.
The press conference was addressed by Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy; Mr. Waruna Sri Dhanapala, Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy; Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to H.E. the President on Digital Economy; Mr. Channa de Silva, Chairman of the FinTech Forum; and Mr. Conrad Dias, Vice Chairman of the FinTech Forum.
Hayleys Solar Powers Toyota Lanka’s Sustainability Drive with 3.3 MWp Multi-Site Solar Project
