Ceylon Energy hosts ‘Energize 2026’, bringing together global industry experts, engineers, investors and business leaders while unveiling Apollo Energy, a new Delaware, USA-based investment platform designed to support sustainable energy and infrastructure projects.
Ceylon Energy hosts ‘Energize 2026’ and launches Apollo Energy platform
The knowledge-sharing forum, held under the theme “Latest Industrial Developments in the Energy Sector,” reaffirmed Ceylon Energy’s commitment to driving innovation and collaboration across the energy industry. The event provided a platform for discussions on emerging technologies, engineering advancements and investment opportunities that are shaping the future of energy.
Throughout the programme, participants explored global trends influencing electricity transmission, smart infrastructure, renewable technologies and digital transformation. Technical presentations highlighted how innovation is redefining energy systems and creating new opportunities for governments, utilities and private sector investors.
The workshop featured leading experts from Ceylon Energy’s international strategic partners, including Hubbell Power Systems, CTC Global and Aclara Technologies. Their presentations focused on advanced transmission and distribution technologies, smart grid solutions, digital infrastructure and engineering innovations that are increasingly becoming central to modern energy networks.
The event attracted a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including engineers, utility professionals, investors, representatives from financial institutions and business executives interested in the future of the energy sector.
A major highlight of Ceylon Energy hosts ‘Energize 2026’ was the panel discussion titled “Shaping the Future of Energy,” which examined the technological, commercial and policy challenges associated with building resilient and sustainable energy systems.
The panel featured Hubbell Power Systems USA International HPS Sales Vice President Fabio C. Faria, Aclara Technologies USA Vice President of Product Management Julian Roteta, Hubbell Power Systems Southeast Asia Territory Manager Dr. Timothy See Thoe, Hubbell Power Systems USA Transmission Principal Engineer Jeff Butler and CTC Global South Asia Vice President Hitesh Mundhada.
The panellists discussed the importance of adopting global best practices, accelerating innovation and expanding investment in energy infrastructure to meet growing demand while supporting long-term sustainability goals. They also highlighted how technological collaboration between international partners can help improve grid resilience and operational efficiency.
Another defining moment of the event was the official launch of Apollo Energy, an innovative investment platform incorporated in Delaware, USA, by Ceylon Energy Chairman and Founder Madu Fernando. The platform has been developed to connect investors with carefully selected energy and infrastructure projects across Sri Lanka and the wider region.
Designed as a transparent investment marketplace, Apollo Energy seeks to bridge the gap between project developers and investors by providing access to high-yield opportunities in renewable energy and infrastructure development. The initiative is expected to unlock new funding sources for projects that contribute to sustainable economic growth while offering attractive long-term returns for investors.
Unlike many traditional investment structures, the platform enables participation from a broad range of investors, including individuals, corporate entities and institutional investors. This approach is intended to democratise access to renewable energy investment opportunities that have historically been available only to larger financial institutions.
Addressing the audience during the launch, Madu Fernando said all of Ceylon Energy’s initiatives are guided by the company’s vision of “Lighting People’s Lives.” He described Apollo Energy and Energize as complementary platforms designed to promote knowledge, innovation, collaboration and investment across the energy industry.
The successful conclusion of Ceylon Energy hosts ‘Energize 2026’ reflects the company’s growing role in bringing together global expertise and investment to support the transformation of Sri Lanka’s energy sector. By combining technical knowledge-sharing with innovative financing solutions such as Apollo Energy, Ceylon Energy aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies while strengthening the country’s position within the regional energy landscape.