WindForce Wins Gold and Silver at Presidential Environment Awards 2026

WindForce PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in the renewable energy sector, has been honoured with two prestigious Awards of Commendation at the Presidential Environment Awards 2026, organised annually by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to recognise outstanding contributions towards environmental sustainability.

The two awards, both presented under the Renewable Energy Generation Sector, were:

GOLD AWARD OF COMMENDATION – Kebithigollewa Solar Power Project

SILVER AWARD OF COMMENDATION – Hiruras Wind Power Project

“We are honoured to receive both the Gold and Silver Awards of Commendation in the Renewable Energy Generation Sector. This recognition reflects our continued commitment to developing renewable energy projects that combine strong operational performance with environmental responsibility,” said Manjula Perera, Managing Director of WindForce PLC.

The Presidential Environment Awards are among Sri Lanka’s most prestigious environmental accolades, recognising individuals and institutions across sectors including industry, government, education and renewable energy for their contribution towards building a greener and more sustainable nation.

Established in July 2010, WindForce has grown from a five-member team into Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy IPP, with a diversified portfolio spanning wind, solar, mini-hydro and battery energy storage, together with an expanding international footprint.

The Kebithigollewa Solar Power Project, a 10 MW ground-mounted solar plant in Kebithigollewa, North Central Province, has been supplying clean electricity to the national grid since its inauguration in 2024. Developed in one of Sri Lanka’s higher-irradiance dry-zone regions, the plant demonstrates WindForce’s continued focus on harnessing the country’s solar potential while supporting rural economic activity.

The project’s Gold Award of Commendation recognises its contribution to renewable energy generation and environmental sustainability.

The Hiruras Wind Power Project, a 15 MW wind farm developed across two phases in Mannar, has been operational since 2023 and forms part of WindForce’s wind portfolio along Sri Lanka’s resource-rich northern coastal belt.

Its Silver Award of Commendation reflects WindForce’s early and sustained investment in wind energy, which remains a key pillar of the Company’s diversified renewable energy generation portfolio.

The two awards add to a growing list of accolades received by WindForce at previous editions of the Presidential Environment Awards for projects spanning solar agrivoltaic and mini-hydro power. They further reinforce the Company’s position as Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy IPP.

WindForce noted that the latest recognition reflects the collective efforts of its project teams, engineers and partners in maintaining high environmental and operational standards across its portfolio.

As Sri Lanka continues to pursue its renewable energy and climate goals, WindForce remains committed to developing commercially viable projects that deliver clean energy while maintaining strong environmental standards.

With a substantial development pipeline and an expanding footprint across South Asia and Africa, WindForce continues to position itself at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s renewable energy transition, guided by the belief that growth and environmental stewardship must go hand in hand.