Finavera Wind Energy Inc : Finavera Closes Shares for Debt

Vancouver, Canada, May 8th, 2013 - Finavera Wind Energy Inc. ('Finavera Wind Energy', 'Finavera' or the 'Company') (TSX-V: FVR) announces that following TSX Venture Exchange approval 321,433 shares ('Settlement Shares') have been issued at a price of $0.21 to extinguish outstanding debt for $67,501.37.  The shares issued are greater than the amount announced on April 3rd, 2013 as additional debt holders were included in the transaction.  The Settlement Shares issued to insiders will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date on which the shares are issued.

Jason Bak, CEO states, "Certain debt holders understand the impact of the recently announced transaction for the sale of two of our wind energy projects and they agreed to receive shares of the Company in lieu of cash.  We continue to look for ways to pay down debt and aggressively manage our burn rate as we embark on a fiscally prudent review of new opportunities."

Jason Bak, CEO

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

Finavera Wind Energy is a company focused on developing, constructing and operating wind farms in North America and Ireland.  Our mission is to create and operate a diversified portfolio of wind projects while protecting and enhancing the physical and social environment.In British Columbia, Canada, four projects totaling 300 MW have been awarded 25 year AAA-rated Electricity Purchase Agreements and one has received full environmental approval and permitting for construction, expected to begin in 2013. In Ireland, the Company has signed a partnership agreement with SSE plc for development of the 105MW Cloosh Valley Wind Project. Finavera is continuing to opportunistically review prospects for growth and the enhancement of shareholder value.

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