ComBank and Tantri Trailers to promote Green Financing for renewable energy solutions

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tantri Energy, a subsidiary of Tantri Trailers (Pvt) Ltd., to promote the adoption of renewable energy solutions through the Bank’s Green Loans and Green Leases.

The agreement aims to offer attractive financing options to employed and self-employed customers seeking to invest in sustainable energy systems, particularly solar power.

This partnership enables customers to obtain financing from Commercial Bank at preferential interest rates for a period of up to seven years. The Bank offers Green Loans and Green Leases to part finance the purchase cost of solar panels as well as other equipment related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, emission reduction, water and wastewater management, and waste management, energy-efficient household appliances and lighting systems.

The promotion will run until 31^st May 2026, and is part of Commercial Bank’s broader efforts to promote environmentally responsible practices among its customer base. The Bank's green financing products are designed to make sustainable choices more accessible and affordable for Sri Lankan households and businesses.

Customers who choose to install solar solutions via Tantri Energy will also be benefited by an industry-leading warranty package, a 30-year performance warranty on solar photovoltaic panels, 10-year manufacturer’s product warranties on both the panels and inverter, and a comprehensive 3-year full system warranty.

Tantri Energy is committed to support Sri Lanka’s transition to sustainable energy, helping businesses reduce costs, cut emissions, and move towards cleaner energy solutions. The company provides efficient, high-performance solar installations tailored to customer needs.

Commercial Bank is the first Sri Lankan bank to be listed among the Top 1000 Banks of the World and has the highest market capitalisation in the Banking Sector in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The Bank is the largest private sector lender, the largest lender to the SME sector, is a leader in digital innovation and is Sri Lanka’s first 100% carbon-neutral bank.

Commercial Bank operates a strategically located network of branches and automated machines island-wide, and has the widest international footprint among Sri Lankan banks, with 20 outlets in Bangladesh, a fully-fledged Tier I Bank with a majority stake in the Maldives, and a Microfinance company in Myanmar. The Bank recently opened a representative office within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), taking a significant step towards broadening its global footprint. The Bank’s fully-owned subsidiary CBC Finance Ltd., also delivers a range of financial services via its own branch network.