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Sprott Power Corp. Announces Update on the Sale of Non-Core Hydroelectric Assets to Anyox Hydro Electric Corp.

^{Published on 2011-08-24 04:11:19 - Market Wire}
 

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2011 /CNW/ - Sprott Power Corp. ("Sprott Power") (TSX: SPZ), a developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its partnership interests in a number of hydro development projects located in northwestern British Columbia to its partner, Anyox Hydro Electric Corp.  As announced on May 11, 2011, the assets include the 30 megawatt Anyox Creek Hydroelectric Project and other nearby hydro development assets.  The sale is scheduled to close on or before September 30, 2011.  The proceeds from the sale will total up to $4.8 million, with $2.1 million paid through a combination of cash and a short-term irrevocable letter of credit, and the balance receivable upon the successful completion of certain project development milestones.

"We believe our existing partner was in the best position to successfully develop these assets," said Jeff Jenner, President and CEO of Sprott Power.  "The cash provided from this sale will be utilized to expand our project portfolio, as we continue to purchase renewable energy development and operational assets in North America."

"We are very excited about owning these hydro projects, particularly with the anticipated demand for power as a result of the significant precious metals mining renaissance in the immediate project area," said Jeff Wolrige, President of Anyox Hydro Electric Corp.  "We are thankful to Sprott Power for all of their assistance in completing this transaction."

About Sprott Power Corp.

Sprott Power is a publicly-traded (TSX:SPZ) Canadian-based company dedicated to the development, owning and operating of renewable energy projects. Through project development efforts, acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures, Sprott Power provides its shareholders with income and growth from the renewable power generation sector of the energy industry.

Forward-Looking Statements

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