June 19 (Reuters) - EDF Energies Nouvelles EDF.PA :
* EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the acquisition of Pirapora II, a 115 MWp photovoltaic project
* EDF Energies Nouvelles has acquired an 80% interest in the Pirapora II photovoltaic project from Canadian Solar Inc., which is retaining a 20% stake and manufacturing the photovoltaic panels at its local plant
* The 115 MWp Pirapora II project holds a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), and is due to be commissioned in the first half of 2018
* The project is located in the south-east region of the country, close to Pirapora I (191 MWp), another PV solar project currently under construction, which is also owned by EDF Energies Nouvelles together with Canadian Solar Inc