France - EDF Energies Nouvelles orders 300 MW of wind energy for its continued expansion in the USA

As part of its ambitious business plan in the United States, EDF Energies Nouvelles has signed a new contract with General Electric Wind covering the supply of 200 turbines with 300 MW in capacity.

The turbines with unit capacity of 1.5 MW are due to be delivered in 2009. They are intended for the construction of projects in the United States, where enXco, the US subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, continues to expand at a brisk pace.

This order represents another framework agreement signed by EDF Energies Nouvelles with one of the world’s leading manufacturers to secure its supply of turbines around the world.

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 1,188 MW worldwide at 30 June 2007 (including net capacity of 868 MW), plus 1,199 MW in gross capacity under construction (including 630 MW net). With a presence in 9 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 2006 revenues of €334.8 million and EBITDA of €91.8 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.