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Hayleys Solar inaugurates Kosgama 5MW ground-mounted solar development

Hayleys Solar inaugurated two ground-mounted solar power projects in Kosgama.

Comprising Kosgama I (2MW) and Kosgama II (3MW), the projects represent the second phase of Hayleys Solar’s planned 300MW ground-mounted solar portfolio.

Equipped with 10,790 high-efficiency 640W solar panels, the installations are expected to generate approximately 9.9 million kWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding an estimated 6,930 tonnes of CO emissions each year.

Conventional machinery access was restricted across sections of the site, necessitating labour-intensive activities, including manual drilling and foundation preparation.

Through careful planning and site-specific engineering solutions, Hayleys Solar successfully executed the development while preserving the land’s natural contours and the existing water drainage patterns.

The development forms part of the Hayleys group’s broader commitment to purpose-led growth, guided by its Lifecode ESG framework.

As Sri Lanka works towards its target of 70 percent renewable electricity by 2030, Hayleys Solar is contributing utility-scale capacity to the national grid, building on its Veyangoda project under the planned 300MW ground-mounted portfolio.

The Hayleys group’s own operations already source around 70 percent of their energy from renewable sources.

Hayleys Fentons Managing Director Hasith Prematillake commented, “The Kosgama projects reflect our commitment to turning complex engineering challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. Beyond clean energy generation, our ‘Hive for the Future’ initiative brings an important community engagement dimension to the development through beekeeping activities that support biodiversity while creating livelihood opportunities for the local communities.

By promoting beekeeping and supporting pollinator conservation, the initiative demonstrates our commitment to delivering renewable energy projects that generate lasting environmental and social value.”

Hayleys Fentons Deputy Managing Director Energy Roshane Perera added, “Unlike conventional ground-mounted installations, the Kosgama projects demanded a highly customised engineering approach. From manual foundation works to adapting installation methods to the site’s natural topography, our teams overcame considerable technical challenges without altering the existing natural drainage patterns