HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) _ Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners LP (BEP) on Thursday reported a loss of $49 million in its fourth quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had a loss of 21 cents.

The operator of hydroelectric and wind power generation facilities posted revenue of $726 million in the period.

For the year, the company reported a loss of $78 million, or 19 cents per share, swinging to a loss in the period. Revenue was reported as $2.98 billion.

Brookfield Renewable shares have risen 8% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 75% in the last 12 months.

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