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Carmanah Supplies Chicago’s PACE Bus with Lighting System

Carmanah Technologies Inc. received a contract to supply its proprietary i-STOP™ solar-powered bus lighting systems to Chicago's PACE Suburban Bus. The contract, with installation scheduled over the next five years, is valued at up to $855,000. The first $194,000 in i-Stop systems will be delivered before the end of August.

Carmanah Technologies Corporation Completes Acquisition of Soltek Powersource Ltd.

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - July 4, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the Company has successfully acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of Soltek Powersource Ltd. ("SPS"), a leading manufacturer/supplier of solar power systems for industrial, government, residential and retail applications. This acquisition joins two successful and complementary companies - Carmanah with its self-contained solar packages and proprietary LED technology, and SPS with its large-scale solar power systems - to form a new and significant leader in solar power markets both domestically and internationally.

Carmanah Supplies LED Illuminated Signs to Eastern Canadian Casino

Carmanah is pleased to report that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carmanah Signs Inc. (CSI), has been contracted by an eastern Canadian casino to manufacture more than 340 units of its LED edge-lit illuminated signs. These signs were purchased as part of an upgrade to the casino's facilities and will be fully customized to match the new architectural theme. At gaming facilities such as casinos, racinos and cruise ships, etc., CSI's low-profile LED sign technology provides some major advantages over other lighting technologies, including: Unique LED edge-lighting technology that is extremely bright with unparalleled clarity.

Carmanah Awarded Standing Offer Contract With Canadian Coast Guard for Solar-Powered LED Marine Lighting

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - June 30, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded a Standing Offer Contract with the Canadian Coast Guard for the purchase of the Company's self-contained, solar LED marine lanterns and corresponding spare parts.

Orange County Awards Carmanah Contract to Supply up to $215,000 in i-STOP® Solar-Powered LED Bus Stops

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - June 28, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded a contract worth up to $215,372 from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to manufacture and install 300 of its i-STOP® solar-powered LED bus stops.

Bus Shelter Lights Fueled By Sun

Seattle averages only 96 sunny days per year, but King County Metro Transit believes that's enough to light 43 downtown bus shelters with solar power through even the gloomiest winters. Two prototype bus shelters, at Fifth Avenue and Mercer Street and at Fifth and James Street, were fitted with the alternative-energy lights last fall and still are working at full capacity. "This is a form of environmentally friendly power, and it makes sense for us to support something like that," said Dale Cummings, senior transit planner for Metro Transit. The bus-shelter lighting, called i-SHELTER™, is produced by Victoria, B.C.-based Carmanah Technologies, which specializes in transit lighting.

LEDs Are Lighting the Way to Better Illumination Source

Once used only in computers and other electronics, light emitting diodes are gaining ground as efficient and long-lasting sources of illumination. And as the tiny, solid state lights begin to gain wider acceptance, Canadian companies are helping lead the way. "You will not be able to not see them in about 10 years.

Canadian Companies Leading LED Development

VANCOUVER - Once used only in computers and other electronics, light emitting diodes are gaining ground as efficient and long lasting sources of illumination. And as the tiny solid state lights begin to gain wider acceptance, Canadian companies are helping lead the way. "You will not be able to not see them in about 10 years.

Chicago Deal could be the First of Many for Carmanah

With 100 trials going on across North America, future looks bright for Victoria firm.

Carmanah Awarded $885,000 Contract for i-STOP™ Solar-Powered LED Bus Stop Lighting Systems from Pace of the City of Chicago, Illinois

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - June 21, 2005 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX Venture: CMH) is pleased to announce that the Company has been contracted by PACE Suburban Bus of Chicago, Illinois, to supply its proprietary i-STOP(TM) solar-powered LED bus stop lighting systems. Awarded through a public bid process, this contract is valued at up to $885,000.