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MONTREAL, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Hydro-Québec has launched EVLO Energy Storage Inc. (EVLO) [http://evloenergy.com/ ], a

subsidiary that designs, sells, and operates safe, efficient and sustainable energy storage systems.

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These storage systems are intended mainly for power producers, transmission

providers and distributors, as well as the commercial and industrial markets

for medium- and large-scale storage. Their modular design means that they can

be scaled to meet a wide variety of needs. EVLO systems also include power

control and energy management software.

"Energy storage will play a crucial role in the energy transition," declared

Hydro-Québec President and CEO Sophie Brochu. "We firmly believe that the

know-how Québec has acquired with regard to batteries will help develop solar

and wind power. Our products will also have useful applications in existing

power grids, such as in managing consumption peaks."

Putting Québec's know-how to work

EVLO technology is the result of more than 40 years of R&D on battery materials

by Hydro-Québec, which has more than 800 patents in this field. EVLO storage

systems have been tested in actual operating conditions on Hydro-Québec's grid,

not only for peak shaving at Hemmingford substation in the Montérégie region,

but also in the Quaqtaq off-grid system in northern Québec, where they were

subjected to extreme weather. The technology is also being used in the Lac-

Mégantic microgrid [http://evloenergy.com/] and in Hydro-Québec's solar farm in

La Prairie [https://www.hydroquebec.com/projects/solar-monteregie/].

Safe, environmentally friendly products

EVLO's lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are much safer than conventional

lithium-ion batteries, since their molecular structure provides intrinsic

protection against thermal runaway. They also have a smaller environmental

footprint, not just because they are made from naturally abundant, nontoxic

materials, but also because they can be recycled using a process that allows

99% of the active materials to be recovered and reused. Moreover, EVLO systems

do not contain any cobalt or rare earth elements.

Systems designed for the changing needs of today's power grids

Thanks to Hydro-Québec's know-how in the operation, control and simulation of

electric power systems, EVLO can develop products and services geared to the

specific needs of power producers and distributors. This represents a

significant competitive advantage.

EVLO's first major storage project on the global market

EVLO is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding

with Innergex énergie renouvelable inc. to participate in the Tonnerre project

[https://www.innergex.com/tonnerre-energy-storage-project/], in France. This

project involves the installation of a 9-megawatthour (MWh) storage system in

the transmission system operated by France's national transmission provider,

RTE [https://www.rte-france.com/] , under a long-term agreement between RTE and

Innergex, to help meet France's capacity requirements. The system is slated for

commissioning in 2021.

"Tonnerre is Innergex's first stand-alone battery project, and we're happy to

be partnering with Hydro-Québec to showcase Québec expertise internationally,"

said Michel Letellier, Innergex's President and CEO. "Storage plays a key role

in the global development of renewable energy options and is a growth driver

for Innergex."

To find out more: http://www.evloenergy.com/en

About Hydro-Québec

Hydro-Québec generates, transmits and distributes electricity. It is Canada's

largest electricity producer and ranks among the world's largest hydropower

producers. Its sole shareholder is the Québec government. The company uses

mainly renewable generating options, in particular large hydro. Its research

facilities, collectively called Institut de recherche d'Hydro-Québec (IREQ),

conduct R&D in energy-related fields, including energy efficiency and storage.

To find out more: http://www.hydroquebec.com

About Innergex énergie renouvelable inc.

Innergex is an independent renewable power producer that develops, acquires,

owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms, and energy

storage facilities. We believe that generating power from renewable sources

will lead the way to a better world. As a global corporation, we conduct

operations in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. We manage a large

portfolio of high-quality assets that includes interests in 75 operating

facilities and 10 projects under development.

To find out more: http://www.innergex.com/

Information:

Hydro-Québec:

Media relations

Jonathan Côté

+1 514 289-3227

cote.jonathan2@hydroquebec.com

SOURCE: Hydro-Quebec