Jagath Sumathipala Leads Sumathi Holdings into Solar Power with 5MW Wewila Eheliyagoda Project
Jagath Sumathipala, Chairman of Sumathi Holdings Company, continues to leadhe Group’s commitment to renewable energy with the commissioning of a 5-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar power plant at Wewila, Eheliyagoda. This expansion marks the group’s strategic entry into solar energy, following the success of the Sujala Shakthi Hydro Power Plant, and affirms its long-term vision to support Sri Lanka’s transition to clean, sustainable energy.
Initiated in 2024 and completed this year, the project, developed under Sumathi Energy company Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Sumathi Holdings, further strengthens the Group’s commitment to supporting the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) nation’s renewable energy goals. Equipped with advanced photovoltaic panels that convert sunlight directly into electricity, together with SCADA-based monitoring systems, the Wewila Solar Plant ensures efficient and reliable power generation even under fluctuating weather conditions. The project reinforces Sumathi Holdings’ position as a technology-driven and future-focused contributor to Sri Lanka’s evolving energy landscape.
Jagath Sumathipala, Chairman at Sumathi Holdings emphasised the broader impact of the Wewila Solar Plant beyond power generation by stating, “This project sets a clear path for sustainable regional development by reducing carbon emissions while protecting the natural resources across the island. I believe it is an investment not just in energy, but in the long-term wellbeing of the generations who will shape Sri Lanka’s future.”
The successful commissioning of the Wewila Solar Plant strengthens Sumathi Energy’s contribution to Sri Lanka’s clean energy transformation and reinforces the Group’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Building on the momentum of its earlier hydro initiative, this milestone advances Sumathi Holdings’ drive for renewable innovation and solidifies its role in shaping a more sustainable future for Sri Lanka.
