EDF EN Canada Announces Arnprior Solar Project

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Wed Jun 3, 2009 1:00pm EDT

TORONTO--(Business Wire)--
EDF EN Canada - an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, today announced start of
construction of 23.4 megawatts (DC) of solar photovoltaic (PV) power southeast
of Arnprior, Ontario. Consisting of more than 300,000 solar panels, the site
will generate clean electricity for nearly 7,000 homes during peak times when
the province`s power demand is high. 

The Arnprior Solar Project is being developed as two installations under the
Government of Ontario`s Standard Offer Program, which encourages renewable
energy production to help replace coal-fired generation. The electricity
produced will provide local electricity service via connections to the Hydro One
distribution grid. 

"With the launch of our project efforts in Arnprior, EDF EN Canada is proud to
be a pioneering investor in Ontario`s solar energy market," said Al
Kurzenhauser, vice president of EDF EN Canada. "At a time when environmental
responsibility and job creation have become critical public policy goals, we are
utilizing the unique endowment of eastern Ontario`s people and sunshine to make
a long-term commitment to clean and green energy." 

About EDF EN Canada:

EDF EN Canada - an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, is a market leader in
renewable energy development, with an integrated approach that covers every
aspect of project origination and implementation through to electricity
generation, operations and maintenance. EDF EN entered the Canadian market in
2008, and offers financial strength, technical innovation and an unmatched
commitment to customer service. EDF EN Canada also draws on the market
leadership of enXco, EDF EN`s American affiliate. With more than 3,000 MW of
renewable energy projects in service or under construction, EDF EN is at the
forefront of renewable energy development. 

www.edf-energies-nouvelles.com



EDF EN Canada
Sandi Briner, 877-713-3336 x140
sandib@enXco.com

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