Jun. 9, 2011 (Canada NewsWire Group) --
MONTREAL, June 9, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Boralex Inc. ("Boralex") and the Côte-de-Beaupré regional county municipality (RCM) have signed an electricity supply agreement with Hydro-Québec Distribution for the Côte-de-Beaupré community wind power project.
The wind power project will have an installed capacity of 25 MW and will start up in late 2015, generating electricity to 2035, the 20-year period set out in the agreement.
"The Côte-de-Beaupré wind power project shows the special relationship we have developed with the Côte-de-Beaupré RCM and the region," notes Patrick Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boralex.
"We are proud to be participating in this wind power project," says RCM reeve Pierre Lefrançois. "This project fits in perfectly with our vision for development, which is to achieve sustainable development."
The Côte-de-Beaupré wind farm, allotted to Boralex and the Côte-de-Beaupré RCM under the call for tenders to develop 250 MW of community wind power, will be one of a series of Seigneurie de Beaupré wind farms developed on private land belonging to the Seminary of Québec. The wind potential and geographic features of this area make it exceptional wind power site.
The contract will be subject for approval by the Régie de l'énergie and the project will need to obtain all the authorizations and permits required by public authorities prior to construction.
About the Côte-de-Beaupré RCM
The Côte-de-Beaupré regional county municipality (RCM) is an institution
that permits its local municipalities to prepare regional land
development plans and to plan development on a broader scale that takes
into account the eventual impact of their actions on the territory as a whole.
The RCM also offers a number of other services in property assessment, residual materials management and economic development, as well as a regional municipal court.
About Boralex
Boralex is a power producer whose core business involves developing and
operating renewable energy power stations with a total installed
capacity of 700 MW in Canada, the Northeastern United States and
France. Boralex is also committed under power development projects,
both independently and with European and Canadian partners, to add
approximately 400 MW of power. With nearly 350 employees, Boralex is
known for its diversified expertise and in-depth experience in three
power generation segments — wind, hydroelectric and thermal — and will
add a fourth segment to its energy portfolio with the upcoming
commissioning of its first solar power station. Boralex's shares and convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto
Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols BLX and BLX.DB, respectively.
More information is available at www.boralex.com or www.sedar.com.
Ms. Patricia Lemaire
Director, Public Affairs and Communications
Boralex Inc.
514-985-1353
patricia.lemaire@boralex.com
