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08 May 2008  -  France / Canada

EDF Energies Nouvelles to build 5 wind farms in Canada

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The St-Laurent Energies consortium, comprising EDF Energies Nouvelles(60%), Quebec-based electricity producer Hydroméga (20%) and the constructor Renewable Energy Systems (20%), has been chosen by Hydro-Québec Distribution to build five wind farms with a total of 954 MW in capacity in Quebec.

Located in different regions of Quebec, the five wind farms, namely Aguanish - 80 MW, Massif du Sud - 150 MW, Lac Alfred - 300 MW, Rivière du Moulin - 350 MW and Clermont - 74 MW, are due to be commissioned between year-end 2011 and year-end 2015. They will be equipped with REpower turbines, each with 2 MW in unit capacity.

This selection represents a major milestone on the path towards implementation of this large-scale project, which will see EDF Energies Nouvelles building its first wind farms in Canada. The next steps notably consist in securing the various authorisations required from the government and building permits from the relevant municipal authorities.

These five wind farms represent a total investment of CAD2 billion, which will contribute to the dynamism of the Quebec economy and further boost the Group’s international growth momentum.

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.

Source : EDF EN