TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP)(NYSE:TRP) (TransCanada) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Ontario solar portfolio comprised of eight facilities with a total generating capacity of 76 megawatts to Axium Infinity Solar LP, a subsidiary of Axium Infrastructure Canada II Limited Partnership, for approximately $540 million (all $ Canadian). The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2017 subject to certain regulatory and other approvals as well as customary closing adjustments.

"This transaction demonstrates our financial discipline as we continue to build on our vision of being North America's leading energy infrastructure company," said Russ Girling, TransCanada's president and chief executive officer. "The proceeds from this sale will help fund our $24 billion near term capital program while maximizing value for our shareholders."

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