On track for energisation, adding 50MW of renewable capacity to the national grid
HayWind One Limited, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has announced that all ten wind turbines for its 50MW Mannar Wind Farm Project have now arrived in Sri Lanka, marking a key milestone as the project advances into its peak construction and installation phase.
Following the arrival of the first shipment of five turbines at Trincomalee Port in May, all ten turbines manufactured by Envision Energy Technology Pte Ltd have now been received in the country. The project comprises 5MW wind turbines featuring 110-metre-high towers and 76-metre-long blades, making it one of the most significant single-site wind energy installations undertaken in Sri Lanka to date.
The transportation of components from Trincomalee Port to the Mannar project site has been underway, with logistical support provided by the project logistics division of Hayleys Advantis Limited. With the full consignment now in-country, HayWind is firmly in the advanced execution phase of the project, with large-scale installation preparations and commissioning readiness activities now intensifying on site.
Once operational, the wind farm will add 50MW of renewable energy capacity to the national grid, delivering cumulative savings of approximately LKR 100 billion in imported fossil fuel costs over its 20-year lifecycle. The project will also contribute to foreign exchange conservation, local employment generation, skills development, and Sri Lanka’s broader climate and energy transition objectives.
Commenting on the milestone, Hasith Prematillake, Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons, stated:
“The arrival of all wind turbine components marks a defining step forward in Sri Lanka’s transition toward diversified renewable energy. Beyond its scale, this project reflects our ability to compete and win at an international level while retaining critical value within the country. More importantly, it demonstrates the strength of local engineering capability in delivering complex infrastructure through Sri Lankan expertise. We look forward to energising this important plant by December 2026.”
Roshane Perera, Deputy Managing Director – Energy of Hayleys Fentons, added:
“Getting all ten turbines safely into the country is a major logistical achievement, but what excites us most is what comes next. Our teams are already progressing the civil works at Mannar, and having the full fleet on hand allows us to move into installation with confidence. This project is being delivered by Sri Lankan engineers, and that is exactly the kind of capability we want to keep building in this sector.”
Hayleys Fentons Limited has firmly established its leadership in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector through the proven track record of its solar arm, Hayleys Solar. With the Mannar Wind Farm, the company is now extending that same demonstrated capability into wind energy through HayWind One Limited, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s foremost diversified renewable energy leader.
About HayWind One Limited
HayWind, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, focuses on delivering large-scale wind power solutions for government and utility-scale projects. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, innovation, and engineering excellence, HayWind supports Sri Lanka’s transition to clean energy by developing reliable, future-ready wind energy infrastructure.
Image Captions – The final shipment of wind turbine blades and components is offloaded at Trincomalee Port.