Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has renewed its successful partnership with Cargills Group, Sri Lanka’s leading entity in modern retail, FMCG, and restaurants, to progress with the second phase of solar energy installations islandwide.
The first phase, boasting a delivery of 2.4 MW of solar power, covered 21 Cargills Food City locations, including Wellampitiya, Karapitiya, Bomiriya, Kothalawala, Akuregoda, Hokandara, Depanama, Mathugama, Katukurunda, Biyagama, Pepiliyana, Delkanda, Obesekarapura, Kolamunna, Avissawella, Kiridiwela, Koswatte, Dematagoda, and Cargills Square in Bandarawela. These installations offset approximately 19,321 tons of carbon emissions demonstrating Cargills’ ongoing commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.
Encouraged by the success of Phase 1, Cargills has reappointed Hayleys Solar as its trusted partner to lead Phase 2 to deliver 2.1MW of solar power. This phase is already I n progress and will result in solar installations across 25 additional locations, including Saranankara Road, Rambukkana, Malabe, Thalahena, Himbutana, Kottawa, Angunukolapelessa, Arawwala, Mahiyanganaya, Pelawatta, Bandaragama, Kawdana, Cargills Square in Katubedda, Borupana, Hakmana, Batticaloa, Wadduwa, Matale, Pilimathalawa, Rajagiriya, Udahamulla, Beruwala, and Pamankada, and Tangalle.
Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, remarked, “We are honoured that Cargills has once again selected us as their partner for this important endeavour. Our collaboration is a powerful step toward advancing solar energy and sustainability in Sri Lanka, and we are proud to support Cargills’ efforts in reducing their carbon footprint. This partnership serves as a shining example for other businesses to follow.”
Roshane Perera, Director/CEO of Hayleys Solar, added, “It’s always a privilege to support returning clients like Cargills. Their continued trust reflects the strength of our solutions and service. With our islandwide reach and reliable after-sales support, we’ve ensured swift, high-quality installations that deliver real environmental impact.”
This partnership is playing a vital role in raising awareness of solar energy and environmental sustainability throughout Sri Lanka, even in more remote areas. With its expansive network, Cargills is ideally positioned to further extend these initiatives across Sri Lanka, leading by example in promoting clean energy solutions.
Commenting on the initiative, Ms. Sukitha Arangallage, Head of Sustainability at Cargills added, “We are committed to sustainable practices and are excited to continue working with Hayleys Solar as we strive to reduce our carbon footprint. Our joint efforts are making a substantial difference in the environmental stewardship of our operations”.