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23 Apr 2008  -  Portugal / France

EDF EN commissions 152 MW wind farm in Portugal

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EDF Energies Nouvelles has announced on April 21, 2008 the commissioning of the first 152 MW tranche of the Ventominho wind farm, which has 240 MW in total capacity.

Located in north-western Portugal on the Spanish border, the Ventominho project comprises 120 wind turbines (240 MW), 76 of which have now entered service, representing 152 MW in capacity. The 2 MW wind turbines were supplied by German manufacturer Enercon.

With 240 MW in total capacity, the Ventominho wind farm will be Europe’s largest onshore wind energy facility with a single point of connection to the grid. The wind farm is set to be fully operational by the end of 2008.

EDF EN Portugal, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Eolverde, an Endesa subsidiary, together jointly own 85% of the project.

This latest commissioning has strengthened EDF Energies Nouvelles’ positions in the Portuguese wind energy market. The Group now boasts over 296 MW in gross (151 MW net) capacity in service, plus 112 MW at the Arada wind farm that is currently under construction and due to enter service by year-end 2008.

About EDF Energies Nouvelles
Founded in 1990, EDF Energies Nouvelles is a world-class player in the green electricity generation market, with gross installed capacity of 1,443 MW worldwide at 31 December 2007, plus 1,100 MW in gross capacity under construction. With a presence in nine European countries and in the United States, EDF Energies Nouvelles operates in four renewable energy segments (wind, solar, biomass and hydro). Wind energy currently accounts for more than 80% of its installed capacity. With its unique profile as an integrated operator, EDF Energies Nouvelles, which posted 2007 revenues of €560 million has a presence spanning the entire value chain, from development and construction through to production and operations & maintenance. The Group also pursues the development and sale of structured assets, which consists primarily in selling renewable energy generating assets to individuals or to energy services companies.
EDF Energies Nouvelles is a 50%-owned subsidiary of the EDF group. Since 28 November 2006, EDF Energies Nouvelles has been listed in Compartment A of Eurolist by Euronext Paris.

Source : EDF EN