Hayleys Solar has completed an 800kW rooftop solar installation for the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) at its Sri Lanka operations, marking one of the largest corporate renewable energy projects in the country.
The project spans six buildings and features 1,412 high-efficiency solar panels. It is expected to generate approximately 1,250 MWh of clean energy annually, meeting nearly 80 percent of LSEG’s daytime electricity requirements at the site.
The installation is projected to reduce carbon emissions by around 850 tonnes per year — equivalent to removing approximately 185 petrol-powered vehicles from the road or planting more than 14,000 mature trees, according to the company.
The project involved complex engineering work, including extensive underground cabling across an active corporate campus. Despite these challenges, Hayleys Solar completed the installation within two months with a zero-accident record.
Hayleys Solar Executive Director and CEO Roshane Perera said partnerships with ESG-focused organisations are essential in accelerating Sri Lanka’s transition to sustainable energy. He noted that the project reflects the company’s commitment to delivering reliable solutions that help businesses reduce their carbon footprint.
LSEG Group Director and Site Lead for Malabe, Feroz Cader, described the collaboration as a significant step in the company’s sustainability journey, highlighting LSEG’s commitment to environmental responsibility across its global operations.
The project comes at a time when Sri Lanka is facing acute energy supply challenges, with the government pushing both utility-scale and rooftop solar to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. The CEB recently ordered rooftop solar installations disconnected between April 10 and 20 for grid maintenance, drawing criticism from renewable energy advocates.
Source: Colombo Gazette
