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HNB-Access Solar provide solar loan solutions

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HNB Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama and Access Solar Director Prasanna Dissanayake exchange MoU in the presence of representatives from both organisations


HNB PLC and Access Solar (Pvt.) Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding the availability of solar energy solutions across Sri Lanka. 

The collaboration focuses on enabling the households and enterprises to transition toward renewable energy through accessible solar loan facilities supported by HNB.

The partnership brings together the financial strength of HNB and the technical expertise of Access Solar to support the customers in the domestic, commercial and industrial segments. 

The initiative is designed to strengthen the adoption of solar power systems across the urban and regional communities while supporting long-term energy resilience.

“At HNB, we recognise sustainability as a practical responsibility that must be enabled through accessible financial pathways that work for people and businesses alike. Through our flexible solar loan solutions, we aim to make the transition to solar energy more achievable, supporting the customers in adopting environmentally responsible choices while advancing long-term sustainable development across Sri Lanka,” said HNB Senior Vice President and Head of Retail Banking Kanchana Karunagama.

Under the partnership, the customers will benefit from tailored solar loan facilities with repayment periods extending up to seven years. Competitive interest structures aligned with selected tenures will provide structured repayment pathways that support investment planning for both households and businesses.

Access Solar Director Prasanna Dissanayake commented, “We extend our sincere appreciation to HNB for their partnership and continued support in advancing solar energy adoption. This collaboration enables greater customer access to high-quality solar solutions while improving the financial accessibility of clean energy investments.”