Finavera Wind Energy raises C$4.3M through private placement, will use proceeds to continue developing its portfolio of wind projects in British Columbia

Rachel Carter

VANCOUVER, British Columbia , March 29, 2011 (press release) – Finavera Wind Energy Inc. ('Finavera Wind Energy' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce the closing of the private placement announced March 7, 2011. A total of 4,578,280 flow-through shares have been placed at $0.94 per share for gross proceeds of $4,303,583.20. The offering was led by NCP Northland Capital Partners Inc., in a syndicate that includes Versant Partners Inc. (collectively the "Agents"). Macquarie Private Wealth Inc. also participated in the placement as a "special selling group member". At the option of the Agents, exercisable until April 14, 2011, the offering may be increased by up to an additional $750,000 being up to 797,873 additional flow-through shares, on the same terms and conditions.

In connection with the offering, the Agents received a cash commission of 7% of gross proceeds of the offering and compensation options entitling the Agents to purchase 320,480 common shares of the company. The compensation options are exercisable at a price of $0.94 per share until March 29, 2013. All securities issued in connection with the offering are subject to a hold period which expires on July 30, 2011.

The proceeds from the sale of flow-through shares will be used for the continued development of the Company's portfolio of wind projects in British Columbia. The portfolio includes the 77 megawatt ("MW") Wildmare, 47 MW Tumbler Ridge, 117 MW Meikle, and 60 MW Bullmoose Wind Energy Projects which all have 25 year Electricity Purchase Agreements with BC Hydro. The Wildmare and Tumbler Ridge projects have also recently passed the screening stage of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment process and will enter the Application Review stage shortly.

The Company's expenditures on the projects will qualify as "Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses" ("CRCE"), which qualify as Canadian Exploration Expenses ("CEE") under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and will be renounced to investors for the 2011 taxation year.The TSX Venture Exchange granted conditional approval to close the offering on March 25, 2011.

This press release, as required by applicable Canadian laws, is not for distribution to U.S. news services or for dissemination in the United States, and does not constitute an offer of the securities described herein. These securities have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or any state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless registered or exempt therefrom.

About Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (www.finavera.com)

Finavera Wind Energy is a wind energy development company focused ondeveloping, constructing, and operating wind farms in North America and Ireland. Our mission is to create and operate a viable renewable energy business whileprotecting and enhancing the physical and social environment. In British Columbia, Canada, projects totaling 301 MW have been awarded 25 year Electricity Purchase Agreements. In Ireland, the Company has signed a co-development agreement with Scottish and Southern Renewables for the 105MW Cloosh Valley Wind Project. Data collection and environmental studies have been continuing at a number of prospective sites in Canada and the United States.

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