• Two projects advancing to final award group
• Total capacity of 35 MW_AC solar and 140 MWh battery storage

LONGUEUIL, QC, May 12, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) ("Innergex" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce it has successfully advanced to the Final Award Group in Hawaiian Electric Companies' request for proposals for new renewable power generation. The proposed projects are a 15 MW_AC solar and 60 MWh battery storage facility located on the island of O'ahu and a 20 MW_AC solar and 80 MWh battery storage facility located on the island of Maui. The two projects have a proposed commercial operation date of 2023.

"Innergex already has two projects in development in Hawaii. Adding these two extra projects will enable Innergex to achieve its strategic priority of developing its expertise in battery storage and increasing its presence in the United States while supporting Hawaii in its journey to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045," said Michel Letellier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Innergex. "We look forward to continuing to engage with the local communities where these future sites are proposed, introduce our team, and provide information about the projects."

The projects are subject to reaching an acceptable, 25-year power purchase agreement with Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., an important step that will need to be concluded before moving ahead with the permitting process, and to seek approval by the Public Utilities Commission.

About Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
For 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. As an independent renewable power producer which develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms and solar farms, Innergex is convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. Innergex conducts operations in Canada, the United States, France and Chile and manages a large portfolio of high-quality assets currently consisting of interests in 68 operating facilities with an aggregate net installed capacity of 2,588 MW (gross 3,488 MW), including 37 hydroelectric facilities, 26 wind farms and five solar farms. Innergex also holds interests in six projects under development, two of which are under construction, with a net installed capacity of 295 MW (gross 369 MW), and prospective projects at different stages of development with an aggregate gross capacity totaling 7,131 MW. Its approach to building shareholder value is to generate sustainable cash flows, provide an attractive risk-adjusted return on invested capital and to distribute a stable dividend.

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SOURCE Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.

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