Hayleys Fentons, together with its renewable energy arm Hayleys Solar, secured three prestigious accolades at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025, comprising the Sustainability Business Leader of the Year Award, Sustainable Communications Campaign Award, and Sustainable Technology Provider Award.
The Sustainability Business Leader of the Year Award reflects the integrated approach to sustainability of Hayleys Fentons. This recognition is a result of several key initiatives: the achievement of a 250 MW milestone by Hayleys Solar in 2024. Through its Renewable Energy drive, the company has created green jobs, empowered communities, and built local capacities by generating direct and indirect employment opportunities. In addition, CSR programmes such as Fentons Sathkara, Soorya Sathkara, and Roots of Resilience have supported underserved communities and ecosystem restoration. Together, these efforts demonstrate the measurable social, environmental, and economic impact of Hayleys Fentons.
The ‘Nayak Nowana Nayak’ campaign, a customer-centric initiative launched to accelerate solar adoption across Sri Lanka, earned the Sustainable Communications Campaign Award. Meanwhile, the Sustainable Technology Provider Award recognised Hayleys Solar’s landmark contribution to agrivoltaics through Sri Lanka’s first semi-transparent solar PV-powered Agrivoltaics Demonstration Project – a project in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) under the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Tea Smallholders Development Authority (TSHDA) under the Ministry of Plantation Industries, and the University of Peradeniya.
Commenting on the achievement, Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, said: “We are honoured to be recognised as Sri Lanka’s Sustainability Business Leader. This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to integrating innovation, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship across every facet of our operations. As we continue this journey, we are poised to make history as the first local company to surpass 500 MW of solar installations by the end of 2025.”
Roshane Perera, Director/Chief Executive Officer of Hayleys Solar, added:
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams. Sustainability is the foundation of our strategy, shaping how we innovate, empower communities, and create long-term value for the nation.”
For more information on Hayleys Solar and its award-winning campaigns, please visit “https://www.hayleyssolar.com” or contact “0112 102 102”
Image caption: The Hayleys Fentons and Hayleys Solar team celebrating the triple win at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025
About Hayleys Fentons
Founded in 1919, Hayleys Fentons Limited is one of Sri Lanka’s first engineering companies. As the No.1 Solar EPC and MEP contractor in the country, the company has over 100 years of engineering excellence. Its key specialisations include Solar, Wind and Utility projects, Mobility Solutions, ICT systems, Electrical and Lighting, Fire Safety, Air Conditioning and Ventilation, Plumbing and Gas, Security and Communication, Audio-Visual integration, UPS and Battery Backup, Facilities Management, Architectural Drawings and 3D Visualisation, Industrial Accessories Trading and Hydro Solutions. Renowned for innovation and exceptional client service, the company’s main aim is to provide sustainable and innovative engineering services for a better life.
About Hayleys Solar
Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, predominantly focuses on Solar PV installations for the residential, commercial and industrial market segments, as well as utility-scale projects, enabling greater utilisation of sustainable energy resources in the country. Hayleys Solar has been entrusted to complete over 500 MW of solar installations island-wide by the end of 2025, making Hayleys Solar the undisputed leader in Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) in Sri Lanka.