In step with Sri Lanka’s power and energy strategy aimed at increasing the power generated through the renewable energy sector, the WKV group is dedicated to optimally use the abundant renewable energy resources to create environmentally sustainable electricity.
In step with Sri Lanka’s power and energy strategy aimed at increasing the power generated through the renewable energy sector, the WKV group is dedicated to optimally use the abundant renewable energy resources to create environmentally sustainable electricity.
The WKV Group was formed through the creation and amalgamation of several companies many years ago. The acronym “WKV” stands for “Wimalasurendra, Kehelgamu Oya, Viduliya”, and seeks to pay tribute to Sri Lanka’s “Father of Hydropower”, the visionary, D.J. Wimalasurendra. It depicts the history of Mr Wimalasurendra’s proposal, in 1918, to combine the water potential of Maskeli Oya (the “Maskeli River”) and Kehelgamu Oya (the “Kehelgamu River”) and to divert them to produce 114.5 MW of viduliya (“electricity” in Sinhalese). In 1950, Mr Wimalasurendra successfully completed the Laxapana Hydro Power Scheme, paving way for many hydropower schemes that eventually made Sri Lanka self-sufficient in electricity while strengthening the economy.
We are an establishment that cares for our people, our communities and our planet while pursuing our business goals, and we believe in the pursuing the benefit of our shareholders as well as all our stakeholders contemporaneously. Our unwavering focus on performance and to minimize our carbon footprint has enhanced our ability to transmit over 121 GWh of electricity to the Ceylon Electricity Board annually. This is equivalent to reducing more than 30,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually while also enabling us to be more cost effective.
The WKV Group is dedicated to optimally use the abundant renewable energy sources to create environmentally sustainable electricity and to increase the overall contribution of renewable energy to Sri Lanka’s total energy output capacity. We firmly believe in the immense potential of the renewable energy sector and are intent on playing our part towards a greener today for a better tomorrow.
To be a reputed leader, to create value and promote sustainability and social wellbeing within the renewable energy sector in Sri Lanka.
To maximise renewable energy development in Sri Lanka for the benefit of our stakeholders; to nurture our team members, uplift the community around us and to create value for our shareholders.
Safety: We believe in a safe environment for our people. By putting safety first, we have created an environment in which people work at their best – assured in the knowledge that their security is priority.
Respect: We believe in showing personal respect for everyone we deal with. And relationships are the foundation block of our business. Where there is mutual respect, trust is established, and partnerships succeed.
Teamwork: We believe that by working together as a team, we deliver more. By coming together, sharing information and working towards a common goal, we empower each other to deliver a sustainable future and share in its success.
Entrepreneurial approach: We believe that an entrepreneurial approach will find the solutions others can’t see. The world is facing massive challenges. This is the time for finding new ways. Those with innovative concepts and creative solutions, united with the commitment to delivering them, will lead the way forward.
Sustainability: We believe in a sustainable approach to everything we do. We think about tomorrow and how today’s actions will impact our future. It’s central to everything we do.
Innovation: We believe that by embracing innovation we will stay ahead of the game. Our success reflects our flexibility and openness to embrace innovation across all our markets and business activities, reducing cost and maximizing performance.
Total Capacity
Supply to the Ceylon Electricity Board
Mini Hydropower Plants
Math Hydro Power (Private) Limited
Upcountry Power Supply International (Private) Limited
Hynford Water Power (Private) Limited
Thannewatta Mini Hydropower Holdings (Private) Limited
Falcon Valley Hydro (Private) Limited