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Carmanah Appoints New Director

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that, further to the acquisition of Soltek Powersource Ltd. on July 4, 2005, the Company has appointed Soltek's founder, Mr. Dave Egles, to the Board of Directors and as Senior Vice President, Business Strategy. Mr.

Carmanah Receives Airfield Lighting Order from Burlington Alamance Regional Airport, NC

Carmanah has been contracted by the Burlington Alamance Regional Airport in Burlington, North Carolina, to supply 46 Model A601 solar-powered LED blue lens taxiway lights. This order also includes a range of accessories, such as stake mounting systems, base mounts, couplings and floor flanges. With as many as 107 flights per day, Burlington Alamance Regional Airport was reluctant to run electrical cables through its airfield and disrupt its daily operations.

Canadian Marine Light Manufacturer Wins Coast Guard Contract

British Columbia-based Carmanah Technologies, a marine light manufacturer, said in a statement that it had received two Standing Offer contracts with the Canadian Coast Guard for its LED lights and related accessories. The combined value of these two new Standing Offers is up to Cdn$828,000, and they are valid from August 10, 2005 to September 30, 2007, with a possible extension to September 30, 2008. Authorized representatives of the CCG are permitted to place call-up orders of up to Cdn$40,000, including applicable taxes.

The Leading Edge BC Technology Report

Carmanah's CEO Art Aylesworth featured in a radio "commercial"

Carmanah Awarded Two Additional Standing Offer Contracts with the Canadian Coast Guard for Solar LED Marine Lighting

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded two additional Standing Offer Contracts with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) for the purchase of the Company's self-contained, solar LED marine lights and related accessories. The combined value of these two new Standing Offers is up to $828,000, and they are valid from August 10, 2005 to September 30, 2007, with a possible extension to September 30, 2008.

A Guide for the Solar Investor

CSLA picks 15 solar companies for a balanced portfolio of stocks

Carmanah Profiled on Business Sense, Radio Canada International

Business Sense is a weekly radio program on Radio Canada International hosted by David Blair. The segment takes an in-depth look at a wide range of businesses in Canada and profiles business leaders, entrepreneurs and companies. In August, Mr. Art Aylesworth, CEO of Carmanah Technologies Corporation was a guest and provided an overview of the company and its current developments. Listen to profile in Windows Media format. If you do not have a Windows Media player installed on your computer, you can download the player for free by clicking on a button below: Contact: Mr.

City of Mississauga Saves Electricity Through Solar-Powered Transit Shelters

Mississauga, August 11, 2005 - The City of Mississauga and Viacom Outdoor have entered into an agreement to install solar powered lighting in new Mississauga Transit bus shelters that do not contain advertising. The agreement is the result of a successful pilot project in 2004 where 39 bus shelters were installed with solar powered lights, resulting in significant cost savings for the City.

Government of Canada Moves to Create a Market for Emission Reductions in All Sectors of the Economy

Please note, although this news announcement from Environment Canada does not reference Carmanah directly, it outlines an important move by the Canadian Government that could positively impact the Canadian market for the Company's renewable and energy-efficient technologies. OTTAWA, August 11, 2005 - The Government of Canada took another step to honour our Kyoto commitment today, proposing a set of rules for a domestic offset credit system, which will reward innovation and provide incentives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Solar Transit Lighting Shining in the Cloudy Pacific Northwest

"Our objective is to get more people on mass transit, which we're convinced is a much more ethical and civic way of getting around," says Dale Cummings, Transit Planner for King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington. "As our oil supplies become more scarce, it will become more important to have good mass transit alternatives." Illuminating bus stops increases safety, but installation can be costly and disruptive.