š WindForce Advances ~300 MW Sri Lankan Renewable Energy Pipeline
WindForce PLC is making significant progress across its diversified renewable energy and storage portfolio, expanding grid stability and driving the national energy transition. Key Portfolio Breakdowns: ⢠Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Partnering with Vidullanka PLC to develop Sri Lanka's first grid-scale standalone BESS program. Securing 13 projects (130 MW/520 MWh capacity) under a 15-year Build, Own, and Operate model. Total investment stands at ~US$ 62 Mn. Equipment for all sites has arrived, with installation ongoing and commissioning expected from mid-August 2026. ⢠Utility-Scale Solar: Progressing the 100 MW Siyambalanduwa solar park via Rividhanavi (Pvt) Ltd, partnered with Lakdhanavi (Pvt) Ltd. The US$ 133 Mn project has commenced civil construction and transmission infrastructure work, targeting completion by May 2027. ⢠Wind Power: Advancing the 50 MW Mullikulam Wind Power Project, with the Power Purchase Agreement expected in July 2026. Separately, civil construction for a 10 MW wind project via Safe Power International is set to begin shortly after overcoming cyclone-related logistical delays. ⢠Floating Solar: Completed installation of the 5 MW Dambulu Oya Reservoir project, one of Sri Lanka's first and largest private sector floating solar developments. Final testing and commissioning are currently pending. This multi-technology pipeline reinforces WindForce's position as a major player in strengthening grid resilience and supporting Sri Lanka's long-term renewable energy & infrastructure goals.