REpower and EDF EN sign framework agreement - Delivery of up to 140 turbines with 280 megawatts - Long-term partnership for further European giant projects

Hamburg, 23 May 2006. REpower Systems AG (WKN 617703) and the French EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF EN), a subsidiary of Europe’s largest energy supplier EDF, enlarged their framework agreement which has existed since 2004. The contract now comprises the supply of up to 140 wind energy turbines of the 2- megawatt class to the European key markets of Germany, France, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy and Portugal before the end of 2008. This corresponds to a total capacity of up to 280 megawatts.

A project list for the supply of up to 140 turbines of the REpower MM series has already been defined and has been fixed in the contract. In total, this list comprises twelve projects which are reserved for REpower and which are expected be realised in 2007 and 2008.

By signing the framework agreement, both companies envisage extending their strategic partnership in connection with the realisation of wind energy projects in the years to come. Common business activities shall also be expanded to Eastern and Southern Europe from 2008.

„Our high quality requirements are paying off. Again one of the most important wind developers has chosen us as key supplier“, comments the CEO of REpower Systems AG, Prof. Dr. Fritz Vahrenholt, after having signed the contract and adds: „The partnership with EDF EN is until now the most important step for our growth strategy. In addition to this we can jointly enter attractive markets as e.g. in Eastern and Southern Europe.“

“The contract with REpower is a key for our development in Europe and a natural milestone in our long-term relationship with one of the leading turbine suppliers”, says the COO of EDF EN, Yvon André. Once the contract has entered into force, the first projects shall be the realisation of Luc sur Orbieu windfarms in France (eight MM70 turbines in Département Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon region) and the “Bicker” project in the UK (13 MM82 turbines in Lincolnshire).


About REpower:

REpower Systems AG is one of the leading manufacturers of onshore and offshore wind turbines. The international engineering company develops, produces and sells wind turbines with outputs ranging from 1.5 to 5 megawatts and rotor diameters of 70 to 126 metres for almost all locations. It also provides a comprehensive service and maintenance range. The high performance, reliable turbines are designed at the REpower development centre in Rendsburg and produced at the sites in Husum (North Frisia) and Trampe (Brandenburg). Listed on the stock exchange since March 2002 and with over 630 employees worldwide, the Hamburg-based company relies on its experience in the production and installation of more than 1,400 wind turbines worldwide. REpower is represented in European markets such as France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal and Spain and in the international markets of Japan, China and Australia through its subsidiaries and investments.

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