The Annual General Meeting of the premier solar industry association, known as Solar Industries Association (SIA), was held in Colombo recently where new office-bearers were elected for the upcoming year.
The Association acts as the premier industry representation group for over 20 years in promoting the solar energy industry in Sri Lanka consisting of installers known as EPCs, Developers in both roof and ground-mounted projects and Investors.
Eng. Asanka Tennakoon, who was appointed as the President of SIA for 2022/23, brings new leadership to the Solar Industries Association with a vision to develop the local renewable energy industry using a direct approach to engage with stakeholders and members.
Eng. Roshane Perera, who possesses extensive experience in Solar PV in Sri Lanka, was elected as the Secretary of SIA for 2022/2023. He has contributed to the installation of over 140 MW of solar projects in Sri Lanka.
Former SIA President Eng. Kushan Jayasuriya, who was elected as the Vice President is a well-known personality in the Solar industry and an engineer by profession with almost two decades of experience.
Eng. Sivagnanam Sanjeevan was elected as the Treasurer of SIA for 2022/23. He is a graduate of the National University of Singapore with seven years of experience in the solar industry.
The newly appointed working committee of SIA comprises six members: S Manoharan, Wikum Wijesinghe, Bandula Ranasinghe, Pathmanatha Poddiwala, Rohitha Abeykoon and Dinesh Perera.