Boralex announces acquisition of the last tranche of the portfolio of projects developed by Ecotera Développement

Press Release

Montréal, December 20, 2018 – Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire the last tranche of the portfolio of wind power projects developed by Ecotera Développement, as reported on December 16, 2015.

In closing this transaction, Boralex will acquire eight wind power projects at different stages of development with a combined capacity of over 100 MW. These acquisitions, combined with projects currently under development by the Corporation, will bring Boralex’s portfolio of development projects in France to over 1,000 MW.

“I’m delighted with the closing of this transaction, which wraps up a successful partnership that began three years ago,” said Patrick Decostre, Vice-President and General Manager, Boralex Europe. “With this acquisition, Boralex stands to benefit from numerous operational synergies, while fully capitalizing on its unique and integrated model as developer, prime contractor and operator of its projects.”

This purchase agreement also includes the acquisition of Ecotera Développement, whose multidisciplinary team has extensive expertise in the development of wind power projects, having developed more than 350 MW in wind power projects over the last few years.

About Boralex

Boralex develops, builds and operates renewable energy power facilities in Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. A leader in the Canadian market and France’s largest independent producer of onshore wind power, the Corporation is recognized for its solid experience in optimizing its asset base in four power generation types – wind, hydroelectric, thermal and solar. Boralex ensures sustainable growth by leveraging the expertise and diversification developed over the past 25 years. Boralex’s shares and convertible debentures are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols BLX and BLX.DB.A, respectively. More information is available at www.boralex.com or www.sedar.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Julie Lajoye
Principal Advisor,
Public Affairs and Communications
Boralex Inc.
514-985-1327
julie.lajoye@boralex.com

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