Ceylon Energy hosts ‘Energize 2026’; launches Apollo Energy, Delaware USA investment platform

Ceylon Energy Chairman and Founder Madu Fernando 

Reaffirming its commitment to driving innovation in the energy sector, Ceylon Energy successfully hosted ‘Energize 2026,’ a premier knowledge-sharing forum that brought together global industry experts, engineers, investors, business leaders, and energy professionals to explore the latest developments shaping the future of energy. 

Held under the theme “Latest Industrial Developments in the Energy Sector,” the event served as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and discussions on global innovations transforming the energy industry. Through a series of technical presentations and an engaging panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into emerging technologies, modern engineering practices, and future opportunities within the sector.

The workshop featured distinguished resource personnel representing Ceylon Energy’s strategic global alliances, including Hubbell Power Systems, CTC Global, and Aclara Technologies. The experts shared their knowledge on advanced transmission and distribution technologies, smart grid solutions, digital infrastructure, and innovations that are shaping energy systems across the world. 

The event attracted a diverse audience comprising engineers, utility professionals, investors, financial institutions, business leaders, and other stakeholders from across the energy sector. 

A key highlight of ‘Energize 2026’ was the insightful panel discussion titled ‘Shaping the Future of Energy,’ which brought together renowned global industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges in building resilient and technology-driven energy systems.

The panel featured Hubbell Power Systems USA International HPS Sales Vice President Fabio C. Faria, Aclara Technologies USA Product Management Vice President Julian Roteta, Hubbell Power Systems Southeast Asia Territory Manager Dr. Timothy See Thoe, Hubbell Power Systems USA Transmission Principal Engineer Jeff Butler, and CTC Global South Asia Vice President Hitesh Mundhada. 

The panellists shared valuable perspectives on technological advancements, innovation, investment opportunities, and the importance of adopting global best practices to transform the energy sector. 

A defining highlight of ‘Energize 2026’ was the official launch of Apollo Energy, Delaware USA, an innovative investment platform introduced by Ceylon Energy Chairman and Founder Madu Fernando. The platform has been developed to connect investors with carefully curated high-yield energy and infrastructure projects across Sri Lanka and the wider region, creating a transparent marketplace for investment in sustainable energy developments. 

Apollo Energy enables participation from investors of all scales, from individual investors to corporate and institutional investment groups, opening access to opportunities that have traditionally been limited to large-scale investors. By bridging the gap between project developers and investors, the platform is expected to unlock new sources of funding for renewable energy and infrastructure projects while creating attractive long-term investment opportunities and stronger returns for investors.

Speaking at the launch, Fernando said: “All our initiatives are focused on our vision of ‘Lighting People’s Lives.’ Apollo Energy is one such initiative, and Energize by Ceylon Energy is another platform built with the same purpose, to empower the industry through knowledge, innovation, collaboration, and opportunity.”