Envision Energy has broken ground on the 50MW Mannar wind power project in northern Sri Lanka.
The ceremony was presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and marks Envision’s first utility-scale turbine order in the country.
The project is developed and financed by HayWind One Limited, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, Envision said.
Envision is supplying 10 EN-156/5.0MW turbines with a hub height of 110 metres and expected annual output of about 207 million kWh.
The company added that the turbines incorporate a high anti-corrosion specification to address coastal salinity and humidity.
Envision will also provide full-lifecycle operations and maintenance services through the project’s 20-year design life.
Winston Xu, general manager of southeast region at Envision Energy, said: “Sri Lanka holds a strategically important position in South Asia’s energy transition, with highly competitive wind resources.”
He added: “By combining proven wind technology, tailored solutions for complex coastal environments, and global delivery and service capabilities, we aim to deliver higher energy output, enhanced reliability, and long-term value to Sri Lanka’s national grid and communities.”
Hasith Prematillake, managing director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, stated: “This project is about powering the lives of Sri Lankans with clean, homegrown energy.”
He commented: “By bringing Envision’s world-class technology to Sri Lanka for the first time, we are ensuring that the transition to green energy translates into more affordable electricity for people across the country.”
Mr. Roshane Perera, director/CEO of Hayleys Solar, added: “We recognise that world-class technology such as Envision’s requires an equally world-class team to bring it to life.”