8point3 Energy Partners Announces Third Quarter 2015 Distribution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- 8point3 Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ: CAFD) today announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner declared a quarterly distribution for its Class A shares of $0.157 per share, the prorated minimum quarterly distribution for the post-initial public offering (IPO) period from June 24, 2015 to August 31, 2015 consistent with the partnership's fiscal year change and timing of the IPO.  This quarterly distribution represents approximately $0.84 per share on an annualized basis.  The third quarter distribution will be paid on October 15, 2015 to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2015.

About 8point3 Energy Partners

8point3 Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ: CAFD) is a growth-oriented limited partnership formed by First Solar, Inc. and SunPower Corporation to own, operate and acquire solar energy generation projects. 8point3 Energy Partners' primary objective is to generate predictable cash distributions that grow at a sustainable rate. The partnership owns interests in projects in the United States that generate long-term contracted cash flows and serve utility, commercial and residential customers.  For more information about 8point3 Energy Partners, please visit: www.8point3energypartners.com.

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