DIMO Energy and Siemens join forces in LV power panel manufacturing for local and export markets

DIMO Energy, the power and energy arm of the leading diversified conglomerate DIMO, with its long-standing partner for over seven decades Siemens ventured into the manufacturing of SIEMENS SIVACON S8 and SIEPAN 8PU Low Voltage (LV) Power Distribution Boards and Motor Control Centres (MCC) in Sri Lanka, targeting local and export markets.

Wijith Pushpawela Executive Director, who oversees the Power and Energy arm of DIMO said, “DIMO Energy’s venture into the panel manufacturing segment was mainly driven by the growing demand for Low Voltage Power Distribution Boards in Sri Lanka as well as in the global market. At the local level, DIMO Energy anticipates opportunities in infrastructure development, rising energy demand, and government initiatives for promoting renewable energy.

Internationally, the company aims to tap into emerging markets, participate in the global energy transition, and export advanced power and energy solutions. The new venture further solidifies DIMO Energy’s brand promise of powering the future while aligning with our corporate purpose of Fuelling the dreams and aspirations of the communities”.

This venture with Siemens grants DIMO Energy authorization to manufacture SIVACON S8 and SIEPAN 8PU under the Siemens brand, elevating the company’s manufacturing capabilities to an international level. The SIEMENS SIVACON S8, a highly modular and customizable system suitable for complex, large-scale industrial applications, and the SIEPAN 8PU catering to smaller setups, have undergone rigorous type-testing, ensuring panels are designed and verified to meet the highest global standards. These panels, aligned with international benchmarks such as IEC 61439-1, prioritize safety for both people and systems, making them well-suited for diverse applications.

These modular panels provide greater flexibility for clients when it comes to future improvements.

SIVACON and SIEPAN are expected to significantly enhance the high and medium-end segments of the local LV power distribution panel market. In the initial stage, DIMO Energy is eyeing export markets such as Maldives, Bangladesh, and the African region.