Reaffirming its commitment to driving innovation in the energy sector, Ceylon Energy successfully hosted Energize 2026, a premier knowledge-sharing forum that brought together global industry experts, engineers, investors, business leaders, and energy professionals to explore the latest developments shaping the future of energy. Held under the theme “Latest Industrial Developments in the Energy Sector,” the event served as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and discussions on global innovations transforming the energy industry. Through a series of technical presentations and an engaging panel discussion, participants gained valuable insights into emerging technologies, modern engineering practices, and future opportunities within the sector.
The workshop featured distinguished resource personnel representing Ceylon Energy’s strategic global alliances, including Hubbell Power Systems, CTC Global, and Aclara Technologies. The experts shared their knowledge on advanced transmission and distribution technologies, smart grid solutions, digital infrastructure, and innovations that are shaping energy systems across the world. The event attracted a diverse audience comprising engineers, utility professionals, investors, financial institutions, business leaders, and other stakeholders from across the energy sector. A key highlight of Energize 2026 was the insightful panel discussion titled “Shaping the Future of Energy,” which brought together renowned global industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges in building resilient and technology-driven energy systems.
The panel featured Mr. Fabio C. Faria – Vice President, International HPS Sales, Hubbell Power Systems USA; Mr. Julian Roteta – Vice President, Product Management, Aclara Technologies USA; Dr. Timothy See Thoe – Territory Manager, Southeast Asia; Mr. Jeff Butler – Principal Engineer – Transmission, Hubbell Power Systems USA; and Mr. Hitesh Mundhada – Vice President, South Asia, CTC Global USA. The panelists shared valuable perspectives on technological advancements, innovation, investment opportunities, and the importance of adopting global best practices to transform the energy sector. A defining highlight of Energize 2026 was the official launch of Apollo Energy, Delaware USA, an innovative investment platform introduced by Madu Fernando, Chairman and Founder of Ceylon Energy. The platform has been developed to connect investors with carefully curated high-yield energy and infrastructure projects across Sri Lanka and the wider region, creating a transparent marketplace for investment in sustainable energy developments. Apollo Energy enables participation from investors of all scales, from individual investors to corporate and institutional investment groups, opening access to opportunities that have traditionally been limited to large-scale investors. By bridging the gap between project developers and investors, the platform is expected to unlock new sources of funding for renewable energy and infrastructure projects while creating attractive long-term investment opportunities and stronger returns for investors.
Speaking at the launch, Madu Fernando said, “All our initiatives are focused on our vision of Lighting People’s Lives. Apollo Energy is one such initiative, and Energize by Ceylon Energy is another platform built with the same purpose, to empower the industry through knowledge, innovation, collaboration, and opportunity.” Guided by its vision of “Lighting People’s Lives,” Ceylon Energy continues to create solutions that extend beyond engineering excellence to empower people, industries, and communities. While Energize 2026 strengthens the industry through knowledge sharing and collaboration with global technology leaders, Apollo Energy reflects the company’s commitment to making investment in sustainable energy more accessible and creating new pathways for investors to participate in the future of energy. Together, these initiatives reinforce Ceylon Energy’s mission of accelerating innovation, attracting investment, and building a stronger, more sustainable energy ecosystem for Sri Lanka and the region while truly lighting people’s lives.
Source : Ada Derana Biz
