The aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah left numerous communities across Sri Lanka significantly affected, prompting George Steuart Solutions to assist in recovery efforts, especially in areas where access to electricity was critically limited. Many rural and hard-to-reach regions faced prolonged power outages, hindering essential services from resuming normal operations.
In line with its long-standing commitment to community responsibility, George Steuart Solutions deployed off-grid power systems to hospitals, medical centers, schools, and community halls that were among the worst hit. Restoring electricity to these institutions was crucial for enabling healthcare services and basic daily functions to restart for surrounding communities. This relief effort was conducted through Steuart Senehasa, the Group’s community engagement initiative, embodying the company’s belief in purpose beyond profit.
George Steuart Solutions worked closely with Manusath Derana to identify locations where immediate intervention was necessary. Starting from December 4th, just a week after Cyclone Ditwah struck Sri Lanka, the company mobilized its technical installation teams to remote and challenging terrains across affected regions. Off-grid power systems were installed at rural locations, including Warakalawita Community Hall in Hewahata, Theripaha Hospital, Madulla Hospital, and Siri Sadda Nanda Vidyalaya in Uduwa, restoring electricity to areas that had remained without power since the cyclone.
The response effort included a particularly challenging installation at Meemure Aranya Senasanaya in Hunnasgiriya. Extensive landslides had completely cut off road access, rendering ground transportation of equipment impossible. In coordination with Manusath Derana, the Sri Lanka Air Force airlifted solar panels and essential system components to the site, allowing the installation to proceed despite extreme logistical constraints. Similar efforts are ongoing with the support of the Sri Lanka Air Force to extend off-grid power solutions to critically affected locations that remain difficult to access.
The initiative focused on providing reliable, practical solutions rather than short-term relief. By deploying off-grid power systems with solar panels and batteries, George Steuart Solutions assisted institutions in regaining operational stability, enabling them to continue serving communities during a crucial phase of recovery.
George Steuart Solutions (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of George Steuart & Company Pvt Ltd, offers integrated industrial and infrastructure solutions across power, construction, commercial, and residential sectors. With specialized expertise in energy systems and project execution, the company is equipped to design and deploy dependable power solutions in challenging operating environments, ensuring the continuity of essential services when conventional infrastructure is disrupted.
This initiative is rooted in the legacy of George Steuart & Company Pvt Ltd, Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment, with a history spanning nearly 190 years. The Group has consistently addressed national challenges with practical, people-centered solutions, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting resilience and recovery during difficult times.
