Windforce wins Gold at Business Excellence Awards
Windforce PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost experts in the renewable energy production, won the Gold award in the largescale infrastructure and utilities category, at Business Excellence Awards - 2022, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.
Chief Executive Officer Lasith Wimalasena received the award during a grand ceremony held at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, under the patronage of French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Lavertu.
Windforce PLC was established in 2010 with just five employees. From these humble beginnings, Windforce PLC has emerged a giant in the country’s dynamic renewable energy production. Windforce provides electricity, from renewable sources to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in Sri Lanka and the respective government utilities in their overseas operations.
There are a total of 28 plants, comprising of solar, wind and hydro plants in its portfolio. Windforce PLC is also a truly international company with projects in Pakistan, Uganda and Ukraine. The company has been commended in the countries it operates in, due to high-quality service.
“We are glad to play a role in providing environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions to the power crisis the country is facing. In the near future, we plan to use the latest technologies to expand renewable energy generation. The company is keen to contribute to the national grid and for sustainable energy production. I am especially grateful for our staff; without them we won’t be able to achieve these victories,” Managing Director Manjula Perera said.