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December 14, 2021

Established in 2010, JLanka Technologies, the nation’s undisputed leader in next generation energy technologies and Solar PV Systems has been leading the solar energy revolution across Sri Lanka for the past 11 years with much success. Undaunted by the pandemic and widespread restriction, JLanka Technologies continued to persevere on their journey of growth during the past 2 years, and still remains committed to the ultimate goal of energy sufficiency across Sri Lanka. Today, JLanka Technologies has become a proud partner of the government’s effort in introducing sustainable energy share of 70% by 2030, minimizing carbon footprint of the country.

“Sri Lanka is blessed with ample solar energy which is yet to be harnessed to its full strength. Strengthened by the live wire in our effort to introduce solar energy which is our cutting edge technology, well supported by the professionally qualified team, we have been able to spread our wings across the country from North to South and as far as East and West to grow from success to success. Today (2021), we are proud to state that we have 4800 Portfolios Island wide. We have been able to transfer our philosophy of leveraging technology to harvest natural resources to generate energy into a reality. While the past two years proved to be challenging due to the pandemic, we continued our story of success with resilience and inventiveness,” commented Sajith Batagoda – Marketing Manager.

During the past two years, we, at JLanka Technologies faced numerous challenges in terms of serving our corporate and domestic customers with limited resources, especially in the face of import restrictions that limited the company’s access to necessary material and equipment and other ground level resources. Nevertheless, we were able to manage over 2000 sites and establish 1000 new solar power systems during the past two years albeit access to limited resources,” said G. Jayasoma – Operations Director.

The Company support each customer with a supplier warranty and Operations and Maintenance agreement following the installation of the solar system.

While the pandemic restrictions posed a threat to the continuation of ongoing projects and diverted the public’s focus on seeking alternative energy sources, JLanka Technologies leveraged on its technological expertise and dedicated team to maintain the integrity of ongoing projects, and convert the challenge into an opportunity to restructure and plan for viable growth.

The innovation of remotely located management units or smaller teams which could handle operations independently up to a certain level became a success and they are capable in catering to customer requirements across the Island. It is encouraging to observe the manner in which the young team leaders are performing and taking the necessary steps to fulfill customer obligations without delay or any interruptions despite numerous obstacles that keep popping-up in a difficult moment such as the pandemic. The Company also focused on buffer stock maintenance to offer better customer service.

The Company’s management team ably guided the team to diversify its experience and expertise and improvise a digital platform to address burning issues and lapses faced by the business. As a result, the Company is well-geared to minimize all manual activities through using a digitalized system to serve all customers from domestic, commercial or utility level across the country to bring their electricity bill down to zero payments through establishing solar systems.

During the past 2 years, in addition to establishing SMUs, (Operation and maintenance unit) the Company launched a timely digital transformation in customer management with a remote working digital telephone system along with a digital finance management system which includes Ezpay (Digitalized Finance System) and overall revenue and performance tracking using BOT (Automated Digitalize Administration).

“COVID-19 pandemic provided us with a challenge which we turned to an opportunity to enter a new phase of digitization. Mindful of the fact that we are yet to achieve the excellence which we strive for, we as an organization would continue on further improvements and expand our services” concluded Anoj Egodawaththa – Manager Operations.

March 9, 2021

–Looks forward to serving the nation for many decades more–

JLANKA Technologies, Sri Lanka’s foremost innovators of energy sourcing solutions marked its 10-year anniversary this month, celebrating the company’s feat in emerging as Sri Lanka’s premier solar solutions provider, and its reputation as the pioneer of the country’s solar industry over the last decade.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years in business, having built a repute as an industry-transforming company that challenges convention,” stated Mrs. G. Jayasoma, Operations Director at JLANKA. “The company’s success is powered by our passionate team of engineers, technical experts, business analysts, sales and after-sales, marketing and customer care professionals who share JLANKA’s vision for sustainable energy. Our success today is a result of their commitment to make a lasting impact, and we remain committed to continue our work into the next few decades.”

JLANKA was established in 2011 by Dr. Mayura Jayasoma with a long-term vision to guide the country towards 100% energy independence through more efficient, greener and economical access to power. The company has stayed true to this vision, rapidly evolving to provide energy solutions for residential, commercial and utility scale projects. Partnerships with global solar giants such as SolarEdge Technologies and TrinaSolar Limited ensure benchmarking on par with global standards and uncompromised quality of all JLANKA solar solutions.

By 2016, JLANKA was well established and equipped with both experience and expertise to tackle the sudden surge for demand in solar with the launch of Soorya Bala Sangramaya – a community based power generation project by the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy with an ambitious short term goal to add 200MW to the national grid, a challenge the JLANKA team was ready to meet.

Grouped under System Maintenance Units (SMUs) to cover geographical areas around the country, The JLANKA team is spread across Sri Lanka from Colombo to Kandy and from Galle to Anuradhapura. This easy accessibility from any part of the island enables clients to engage with JLANKA as a single point-of-contact for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) operations for solar projects. JLANKA has thereby cemented its position as the country’s leading EPC subcontractor for installations ranging from single rooftops to utility scale solar systems falling under Soorya Bala Sangramaya.

The dependable and consistent delivery on each project regardless of scale led to JLANKA’s emergence as an industry leader in renewable energy, dedicated to enhancing the contribution of hydro and renewable energy to 80% of the overall energy mix of Sri Lanka by 2030 as envisioned in ‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour’ – the National Policy Framework of the current Sri Lankan Government under the leadership of His Excellency, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa – a mandate that perfectly aligns with JLANKA’s long term vision for national energy security.

Now, with the advent of solar, JLANKA has strengthened their capacity and mastered renewable power installation to service the Sri Lankan residential, commercial and utility sectors as per demand. During the past decade, JLANKA has installed a total solar capacity of 43 Mega Watt across the island and successfully completed over 4,750 projects including some of the largest solar installations for private, public and non-profit organizations across the country. JLANKA has thus far facilitated the harvesting of a staggering 140,000 Mega Watt Hours of electricity in Sri Lanka, while saving 28,534 tons of CO2 emissions annually and planting 295,697 trees as part of their commitment to offset greenhouse gases.

The company has continued to introduce innovative energy saving solutions to its expanding customer base, launching the highly efficient SolarEdge HD Wave Inverter for the first time in Sri Lanka in 2017, a monitoring portal for consumer electronics for energy management that same year, followed by the launch of GoEV – a charging platform for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in 2018. JLANKA continues to invest in alternative home-grown technologies not only in smart energy, but also across electric transportation and industrial automation, strengthening the local economy through value added products and services with great potential to take the Sri Lankan trademark to the world

JLANKA also reinvented itself as a business during COVID-19 by implementing a digital infrastructure developed in-house across a majority of the company’s operations; this includes digital financial transaction tracking, customer information management, a service and maintenance booking system, the OnDemand.JLANKA.com customer portal, and a single 112 786 786 hotline connected to countrywide SMUs. This allowed JLANKA to fast adapt to the new virtual business norms, create value and become more customer-centric than before.

The company firmly believes in their mandate for clean energy and follows their vision for a Sri Lanka that is self-sufficient in energy, and a personal milestone of transforming 500,000 residences to sustainable solar homes by 2025.

“JLANKA is a company that continues to believe in solar energy, and the transformation we can bring about Sri Lanka by following our vision,” Mr. Sajith Batagoda, Manager – Marketing and Brand Development at JLANKA commented. “We thank our growing portfolio of customers big and small, our partners, financial institutions and the Government of Sri Lanka for their support in making this journey possible. JLANKA is considered a trendsetter and innovator of the Sri Lanka energy landscape, and proudly continues to pursue the vision. Our target is to transform 500,000 Sri Lankan households to sustainable solar homes by 2025. No dream is too big with the right amount of sunshine!”

October 21, 2020

Further fortifying JLanka Technologies’ integral role in ushering Sri Lanka into the age of alternative energy, the Company recently wrapped up providing comprehensive technical guidance to complete installation of the 250 kWp Solar PV System at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre. JLanka Technologies provided design and technical specification guidance to complete installation of the solar power system from its commencement in March 2019 until its Completion in January 2020 when the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) provided the grid connection.

“The Makumbura Multimodal Centre is going to play a pivotal role in reducing current traffic congestions in Colombo and its suburbs through providing comfort and convenience to commuters. This in turn will contribute to economic progress in the right direction. As such, it is apt that the centre sources all its energy needs from a viable, green source of energy such as solar,” commented Mr. Nalaka Dissanayake – Project Director, Township Development Component of Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project.

JLanaka Technologies secured this project as a result of their technical expertise and previous experience in successfully completing projects of this nature. The Company provided expert and all-encompassing technical guidance throughout the project period, ensuring complete installation of the solar system without resorting to wastage as well as absolute security of the system.

Revealing how the Company effectively found solutions to challenges, Eng. Mr. Chanaka De Silva – Project Engineer, JLanka Technologies said, “The client particularly wished to install the Solar PV System without causing any damages to the roof. This was a challenge at the design stage but we succeeded in finding a creative solution to meet the client’s requirement. We imported a ‘Klip-Lok Metal Sheet Clamp’, a product designed specifically to install solar railing to the roof top without drilling. This simple yet ingenious clamp design proved to be cost effective, customizable and offered flexibility during the installation process. In addition, our design team ensured that the public, who will be the ultimate owners and beneficiaries of the Multimodal centre would be able to enjoy absolute safety and convenience, once the project was complete.”

JLanka Technologies is a premier solar solutions provider in Sri Lanka with 10 years of experience and insights steering the Company’s expertise and in-depth knowledge in the field. The Company is well-equipped with an extensive pool of professionals, industry knowledge and rapport with global industry players to spearhead comprehensive energy platforms.

“Over the years, we’ve spearheaded numerous small, mid-sized and large-scale solar power generating projects for various entities across the nation. Our extensive experience in managing and executing a large number of projects helped us to match our technical guidance to our client’s requirements and navigate challenges effectively,” commented Mr. Sajith Batagoda – Assistant Marketing Manager, JLanka Technologies.

Since its inception in 2010, JLanka Technologies has reinforced its presence as an impactful energy technological entity in the country with a longstanding reputation for quality and unmatched service in the industry. The Company possesses an innate capacity for problem solving and innovation. Moreover, JLanka Technologies has nurtured close trade relationships with leading global entities in the field.

MMC has been designed prioritising passenger comfort and convenience, with air-conditioned waiting rooms and comfortable seating, enclosed corridors to move between transport systems, LCD display system to provide on-time information on bus and train movements, and rest and recreational facilities. The facility’s solar power system installed on the roof top generates sufficient electricity for the operation of the entire facility.

JLanka Technologies will continue to leverage the knowledge and experience it has accumulated through its operations and aim to contribute to the increased use of renewable energy and the construction of a sustainable society.

May 28, 2020

A Thought Leadership Article by JLanka Technologies

Social media networks were abuzz during the past few weeks as nature freely unraveled itself while humans were in lockdown. Images of wild animals roaming the streets were plenty. Also trending were pictures of clear, blue skies where once there was smog, dust and tangible pollutants. The world was slowly changing, and Sri Lanka was no exception.

From an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 135 that bordered on the Unhealthy level category, the air quality of Colombo reached 17 during lockdown; foggy skies had become clearer, skyscrapers and high-rises clearly visible to the few with vehicle passes cruising down main roads that are usually bumper-to-bumper in heavy traffic. Not only did the lockdown reduce air pollution, it also cutback on noise pollution and solid waste pollution in Colombo as well as other towns and cities across Sri Lanka. But today, as we bounce back from the pandemic, the green-coded AQI has already transformed into yellow and reads ‘Moderate: Acceptable, with moderate health concerns’. So the question arises. Could the rebound be worse? How far will the trough of the trend be from this crest?

The world is still reeling from being hit by COVID-19, and along with it emerged disagreements and differences on a global scale; while the superpowers point fingers and play the blame game, the rest of the world is falling victim to relaxed reinforcements of environmental regulations with priority given to salvaging economies. What will Sri Lanka’s approach be to the post-COVID economy, or as we now say, the ‘New Normal’? Will the decrease in pollution and greenhouse gas emissions be as fleeting as our green-coded AQI index?

From the deserted cross-roads of Pettah to the one-way streets in Kandy, the steady build up of hustle and bustle has already begun. Restrictions have been put in place for public transport and job activities so that the economy can be revived. What of the environment?

While we celebrate the little green victories, it is also distressing that only an immediate and existential threat like the coronavirus led to such a profound change in all of us. But it is up to us at an individual level to make sure this profound change lasts. We can start by considering different reasons for the emissions to drop, and on top of this list is transport, which makes 23% of global carbon emissions, of which driving is a key contributor at 72% around the world. In Sri Lanka, we know that the restricted travel and curfew caused the emissions to decrease, but what now that the measures are steadily lifting?

Social science research shows that interventions are more effective when they take place during moments of change. So what better than this moment of change to invest in more ecofriendly assets? It is a time where we must understand the significance of playing our part in an equation with uncountable variables. It is a time when we focus on maintaining ‘Moderate’ air quality than forcing it to fall back in to ‘Good’.

There are two ways to reduce carbon emissions from cars; first is to make vehicles more efficient. Second is to change the fuel used. Now, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining traction, because they are cleaner than cars running on petrol and they contribute immensely towards environmental stewardship, be it a movement or a trend.

And what’s more, EV-friendly road infrastructure and solutions are already available in Sri Lanka. In 2017 as a pioneer in smart, environmentally friendly energy solutions, JLanka Technologies launched GoEV – a smart EV charging platform that offers multiple services and benefits for the rapidly growing number of EV owners in Sri Lanka – now standing at over 7,000 in total. GoEV features include an online monitoring system, SMS alerts, 24×7 support and much more, with a fully functioning mobile app. The GoEV charge station solutions platform also offers a range of chargers for potential EV owners as well as entrepreneurs who are looking at owning charging stations to meet the growing demand of facilities for EVs.

So take this opportunity to make a difference, or to simply continue the difference that was made on our behalf. The choice is ours.

February 23, 2018

Bringing together suppliers and service organizations in the building, construction, engineering and architecture industry, the “Construction Expo” will be held on the 29^th & 30^th of June and 1^st July at the BMICH.

Held for the 7^th consecutive year, the expo will once again showcase the best of what the industry has to offer. Highlighting the theme“Towards a Green Sri Lanka”, Construction Expo 2018 focuses on the green building evolution that is a fast evolving area of building practice.

Organized and managed by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB), organizers hope it would be the platform in which the future development of the industry would take place.

The event is endorsed by the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development and the construction fraternity as the premier construction and building materials exhibition to be staged in Sri Lanka. Visitors include professionals, key decision makers, buyers, suppliers, traders, distributors and much more. This year more than 20,000 to 25,000 visitors are expected at the exhibition, this would benefit all stakeholders including contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers and other related parties in the sector.

JLanka join hands with Construction Expo 2018 as a Silver Sponsor. Sri Lanka’s strategic geo-political placement in the world map has not yet been capitalized from the industries that country could thrive and position to its full potential by Sri Lankans over the last 70 years since independence, from the colonial rule. However a relatively young Solar PV system installer which began operations in 2010 is transforming Sri Lanka into a Solar Powered Energy hub with the most number of installed Solar PV Housing units and with the most innovative technologies that cater industrial Solar power requirements.

Sri Lanka’s pioneer and leader in Solar PV Systems and Next Generation Energy Technologies – JLanka Technologies from 2010 to date had installed thousands of solar installations throughout the country. All those Solar PV systems generates over 25MW of electricity, with an annual contribution of 37GWh of energy to the national grid.

Being the premier solar solutions provider in the country with a longstanding reputation for quality and unmatched service in the industry, JLanka Technologies has maintained close trade relationships with global solar industry giants such as Trina Solar, SolarEdge over the last seven years. JLanka’s commitment to Research and Development on optimizing the home rooftop Solar PV systems in order to maximize Solar Power generation, and intelligent smart Solar Grids, and Energy Management Software and Metering has paved way for many Sri Lankans to consider JLanka Solar PV systems to light their homes and companies

Being a Solar Energy domestic industry giant in a tropical country located close to equator, JLanka also aims to explore the potential of building Solar Energy farms and Solar Plants using the Sunlight that falls in abundance to the Sri Lankan land masses throughout the year. According to JLanka officials Sri Lanka has a larger potential in the booming solar market and they along with industry partners are committed to help and support with their technologies in providing quality solar products to both households and industrial sectors.

Construction Expo 2018 will be a one of a kind event with almost every stakeholder related to the industry being present. The consumers have grown to look at the exhibition as a “one stop shop’ for all their construction needs and over the years the exhibition has seen thousands of consumers make all purchases, inquiries and other related work during the three days of the show satisfying all their construction related needs under one roof.

A 50-member high-profile delegation, led by the Business Department of Liaoning Province and Shenyang Zhongqiao International Exhibition Co. Ltd, will arrive in Colombo to attend Construction Expo 2018, scheduled to be held at BMICH.

We welcome you to visit Construction Expo 2018. (www.constructionexpo.lk)

December 24, 2017

Mrs. Jayasoma, Operations Director at JLanka Technologies accepting the National Gold Award in the Extra Large Industry Category at the 2017 Sri Lanka Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Also in the picture L-R: Mr. Thomas Joseph, Business Development Manager at the Sharjah Airport Interntaional Free Zone (SAIF Zone); Mr. Ruwan Edirisinghe, Senior Vice President of FCCISL and Senior Vice President of SAARC CCI; H.E. Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director General at the Sharjah Airport Interntaional Free Zone (SAIF Zone); and Ajith D. Perera, Secretary General / CEO of FCCISL

October 26, 2017

Keeping true to their promise of pioneering renewable energy trends in Sri Lanka, JLanka Technologies unveiled some eagerly anticipated products and technologies at Techno 2017. As Sri Lanka’s leading solar solutions provider, JLanka introduced GoEV – Sri Lanka’s first homegrown smart Electric Vehicle (EV) charging platform, followed by the launch of the internationally acclaimed SolarEdge HD Wave Converter at Techno 2017.

Designed and developed locally by JLanka, the GoEV platform supports the rapidly growing number of EV owners in Sri Lanka with multiple services and benefits. The platform’s features include an online monitoring system, SMS alerts, 24×7 support and much more, with a fully functioning mobile app. Mr. Nalin Karunasinghe, Consultant Engineer at JLanka introduced the platform to the gathering, together with DC fast charging units also manufactured for the first time in Sri Lanka, ideal for high traffic commercial hubs such as Colombo and other major cities across the country.

This was followed by Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Hon. Minister of Special Assignment and Chief Guest of the opening day at Techno 2017, unveiling the SolarEdge HD Wave Converter. Manufactured by SolarEdge Technologies Inc. of Isreal, the extremely lightweight SolarEdge HD Wave Converter uses digital processing to create high definition (HD) sine waves, and uses thin-film capacitors instead of larger electrolycs, resulting in an extremely smaller, cooler, highly reliable and manageable unit easily installed indoors or outdoors. The HD Wave Converter operates at over 99% efficiency, an unmatched statistic across the market.

“Technology and innovation are at the forefront of today’s renewable energy industry,” commented Srinath Dolage, Marketing Manager of JLanka. “To bring about the transformation of renewable energy at the rapid pace which is required today, JLanka is continuously investing in research and innovation, partnering with global leaders in solar power to provide Sri Lanka with the most economic and effective solar solutions available. By introducing the most ultramodern technology such as the GoEV Platform and the SolarEdge HD Wave, JLanka is leading a massive technological transformation across our country.”

The Monitoring Portal for IoT (Internet of Things) was also another major attraction at the JLanka stall. With added focus on energy management and conservation on a global scale, JLanka’s IoT Platform offers an intelligent network infrastructure to consumers, improving operations, safety and security, while also gaining valuable data and insight into managing electrical equipment and energy consumption in organizations across all industries.

“The interest shown by crowds over the 3-day exhibition has been overwhelming,” commented Srinath Dolage, Marketing Manager of JLanka. “Our vision of making solar energy easily accessible to the general public has certainly succeeded, and we are thrilled with the progress the country is making towards becoming a 100% energy self-sufficient nation by rapidly adapting to solar power solutions.”

June 27, 2017

JLanka Head of Operations - Corporate Piyadasa Maranbage (Extreme Left) and Director Operations G. Jayasoma at the opening ceremony

Leading the energy transition through COVID–19 and beyond – JLanka Technologies

JLANKA Marks Decade in Solar Electricity

JLanka Technologies Provides Technical Guidance to Install Roof Top Solar PV System at the Makumbura Multimodal Centre, Kottawa

Changing Perspectives: Transportation – Going Green Beyond the Pandemic

JLanka join hands with Construction Expo 2018 as a Silver Sponsor

JLanka Wins Double Gold at the 2017 Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

JLanka Boosts Renewable Energy Transformation with Future Proof Solutions at Techno 2017

JLanka opens corporate office in Battaramulle