Ontario Minister of Energy Dedicates Canada's Largest Solar PV Project

EDF EN Canada's Arnprior Solar Project will Generate Green Power for
7,000 Ontario Homes

OTTAWA, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ - The Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of
Energy and Infrastructure and Deputy Premier of Ontario, presided today at the
formal dedication of the Arnprior Solar Project, a 23.4 MWdc (megawatt direct
current) solar photovoltaic (PV) site on the western side of the City of
Ottawa, Ontario. Minister Smitherman was joined by Mr. Tristan Grimbert, the
President and CEO of EDF EN Canada, which has invested more than CDN $100
million in the Project as part of the Province's Renewable Energy Standard
Offer Program (RESOP).
The Minister and Mr. Grimbert each installed a solar panel during the
dedication ceremony, adding to the 312,000 panels that will be erected at the
site. About 150 people in the community have been employed at the Arnprior
Solar Project since design, engineering and construction commenced in early
2009. Power generated from the Project will meet the peak demands of about
7,000 Ontario homes when it is placed in-service later in 2009.
In his remarks to 150 guests and Arnprior construction employees, Minister
Smitherman stated, "The opening of this solar farm in Arnprior will be a
significant part of the growing momentum for green energy as we work together
to eliminate coal fired electricity generation in Ontario."
Mr. Grimbert, who is also President and CEO of all EDF EN affiliates in North
America, said "Today marks a significant milestone for EDF EN Canada as we
stand together with the people of Ontario and realize our vision of truly
sustainable energy. At a time when job creation and environmental
responsibility have become critical public policy goals, EDF EN Canada has
utilized the unique endowment of eastern Ontario's people and sunshine to make
a long-term commitment to green energy."
The project is the largest solar PV site in Canada, and will more than double
grid-connected solar PV capacity in the country. The electricity produced will
provide local electricity service via connections to the Hydro One
distribution grid.

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 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
SOURCE EDF Energies Nouvelles

Sandi Briner, EDF EN Canada, (619) 922-4605, SandiB@enXco.com; Sylvie Powell,
MediaLane Communications, (613) 290-1497, spowell@medialanecom.com