Energy for a Brighter Future
Serendib Solar Energy is focused on the development of high-quality solar energy projects designed for Sri Lanka’s energy needs.
Our expertise extends from project planning and site assessment to regulatory coordination, financing, engineering, construction, and long-term energy generation.
We combine technical planning with a practical understanding of Sri Lanka’s energy landscape to develop solar projects that are commercially viable, environmentally responsible, and built for long-term performance.
To deliver affordable and dependable solar technology that reduces environmental impact, strengthens energy independence, and contributes to Sri Lanka’s long-term economic development.
To make clean energy accessible to homes, businesses, investors, and communities across Sri Lanka through professionally developed solar energy projects.
Darren Velupillai is a seasoned executive and the Managing Director of Serendib Solar, bringing over 30 years of diverse, international experience across the renewable energy and industrial sectors. With a proven track record of driving large-scale infrastructure projects, Darren’s career spans critical markets across Asia and Australia.
Darren holds a degree in Engineering from Western Sydney University, a foundational pillar that has driven his highly analytical and technical approach to corporate leadership.
Throughout his distinguished career, Darren has successfully navigated and led operations in multiple high-stakes
Industries, including:
Renewable Energy: Comprehensive expertise in pioneering windmill installations, commercial solar farms, and leading-edge sustainable energy programs.
Logistics & Operations: Directing complex supply chains and large-scale asset distribution networks.
Fuel Industry: Managing foundational resource operations and traditional energy sector dynamics.
Corporate Finance: Specialized knowledge in navigating financial frameworks, with a particular focus on securing External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) to fund massive international developments.
Manufacturing: Overseeing industrial production, compliance, and technological optimization.
Darren established his career foundations as a Project Manager and Program Manager, mastering the art of execution, risk management, and team leadership from the ground up. Today, his multifaceted background allows him to blend financial strategy with engineering precision, positioning Serendib Solar as a prominent leader in the global transition to sustainable power.
Ravi Raj Velupillai is a visionary executive and the Chairman of Serendib Solar, bringing more than 30 years of elite financial sector experience to the helm of the organization. Renowned as a highly innovative leader, Ravi excels at transforming complex market challenges into sustainable, high-impact business models.
Throughout his distinguished career, Ravi has successfully incubated and managed numerous start-ups, guiding them from foundational concepts into thriving, commercially viable enterprises. His unique ability to merge strict financial discipline with forward-thinking strategy has made him a pivotal figure in the clean energy transition.
Ravi has championed and managed several major renewable energy programs, recognizing early on that sustainable infrastructure is the cornerstone of future global economies.
Beyond corporate success, Ravi is deeply committed to corporate citizenship. He actively aligns Serendib Solar’s strategic initiatives to support the economic and social well-being of Sri Lanka, fostering local job creation, driving community empowerment, and building a resilient, green future for the nation.
Raj Alagendran is a results-driven Technology Executive and the Chief Operation Officer of Serendib Solar. He brings over 20 years of global leadership experience steering enterprise transformations, PMO governance, and high-value project portfolios across APAC, the UK, and the USA. A dual citizen of Australia and Sri Lanka, Raj holds an Executive MBA from the Sydney Business School and specializes in aligning complex operations with sustainable corporate growth.Renewable Energy & Program ManagementRaj channels his deep operational expertise into scaling clean energy infrastructure, focusing on:Wind & Solar Portfolios: Overseeing the end-to-end program management, site deployment, and execution tracking of commercial solar farms and windmill installations.Operational Excellence: Applying Agile and Lean Six Sigma frameworks to maximize project delivery health, reduce transaction timelines, and optimize supply chains.Global Team Leadership: Leveraging past experience managing cross-border workforces of over 500 members to drive international green-energy programs.Corporate Social Responsibility & VisionDeeply committed to impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR), Raj aligns Serendib Solar’s operational strategies with a core mission: to help grow a green, energy-independent Sri Lanka. By utilizing his position as President of the Sri Lanka Australia Alumni Association and an innovation panel member for the Australian Government (DFAT), he bridges international resources to foster local job creation, reduce carbon emissions, and drive sustainable economic well-being across Sri Lankan communities.