Six Flags Great Adventure to Become World’s First Solar-Powered Theme Park

World’s Ultimate Thrill Park Takes Giant Leap Toward Reducing Its Carbon
Footprint While Adding Jobs

JACKSON, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#sixflags–Six Flags Great Adventure and its partner KDC Solar today announced that
construction will begin soon to make the New Jersey property the world’s
first solar-powered theme park.

“This is a proud day for our company. This project represents a giant
step toward becoming a net-zero carbon facility,” said Six Flags Great
Adventure Park President John Winkler. “We are pleased that we were able
to come to a satisfactory agreement with all parties involved. Clean
energy is right for the environment and our future, and we look forward
to decades of environmental stewardship with our partner, KDC Solar.”

The 23.5-megawatt solar project will include solar carports over select
parking lots and 40 acres of ground-mounted solar panels. Six Flags
expects construction to begin by March and for the solar facility to be
fully operational by the end of 2019.

In addition to the production of clean energy and helping to limit the
park’s reliance on harmful fossil fuels, KDC Solar will use more than
99,000 hours of union labor in constructing this project.

As conservationists for nearly 45 years, Six Flags Great Adventure has
cared for more than 70 different species of animals, including some that
are endangered and even extinct in the wild. The Jackson theme park
recycles more than 60 percent of its annual waste, including manure,
paper, plastic, wood and mixed garbage. The theme park eliminated the
use of paper towels in favor of energy-efficient hand dryers, and is
firmly committed to other energy-saving programs. In addition, Six Flags
will preserve more than 200 acres of forest, wetlands and wetlands
transition areas.

“We are continually searching for new ways to operate more efficiently
and enhance our role as good stewards of the environment,” Winkler said.

“We are pleased to move forward with this groundbreaking solar project.
Six Flags has been a patient and cooperative partner throughout this
process, and we look forward to delivering clean renewable electricity
to Six Flags. Once operational, this project will be the largest net
metered solar project in the State of New Jersey and very much in line
with Governor Murphy’s pledge to support renewable energy,” said Alan
Epstein, President and CEO of KDC Solar.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional
theme park company with $1.3 billion in revenue and 20 parks across the
United States, Mexico and Canada. For 56 years, Six Flags has
entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed
rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more
information, visit www.sixflags.com.

KDC Solar LLC

KDC Solar supplies commercial, industrials and governments with
significantly lower long-term electric costs through solar power. KDC
Solar is supported by an allocation of $225 million in equity from
Diamond Castle Holdings, a New York-based private equity fund with more
than $1.8 billion of committed capital under management. KDC Solar is
committed to using clean solar energy to provide economic stimulus and
jobs. It currently owns and operates more than 76 megawatts of solar
facilities at 15 different locations and is constructing and permitting
42 megawatts of solar projects at businesses and institutions throughout
New Jersey. For more information, visit www.kdcsolar.com.

Contacts

Six Flags Great Adventure
Kristin Fitzgerald, 732-928-2000 x2832
[email protected]