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$1.1 Million Orders in Solar LED Aviation Lights Received by Carmanah

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (August 4, 2004) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: "CMH"; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: "QCX"), is pleased to announce that the Company has been contracted by the U.S. Marine Corps to supply solar-powered LED aviation lights for two air bases in the Middle East.

New Light On the Horizon

The U.S. Coast Guard has endorsed the use of LED lighting for private aids-to-navigation. Previous regulations called for tungsten-incandescent bulbs. The Coast Guard has been using solar-powered LEDs for the federal system since 1999. These solid-state fixtures use minimal power, last longer (up to 100,000 hours) and are shockproof to withstand rundowns.

Substantial Order for Carmanah Airfield Light Mounting Systems Placed by Ali Al Salem Air Base

The US Air Force has recently ordered 1500 of Carmanah's airfield light mounting systems to be installed at the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. More than 1,000 units of Carmanah's solar-powered LED taxiway lights are currently operating on taxiways at this air base mounted on temporary plywood brackets.

US Army Orders Additional Airfield Lights for Bases in Iraq

The US Army has placed an additional order for Carmanah's solar-powered LED aviation lights to be shipped to various locations throughout Iraq for expedited airfield operations. A total of 62 runway edge lights, 52 runway caution lights, 29 threshold lights, 28 taxiway lights, 12 apron edge lights and 6 obstruction lights were ordered.

Carmanah Announces Financial Results for Q2 2004

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (July 27, 2004) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH) is pleased to announce its second quarter results for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003. Highlights for the Quarter: Record Q2 2004 revenues of $3,504,092, representing a 117% increase over Q2 2003; 2004 year-to-date revenues at record $7,617,793, representing a 116% increase over the same six-month period in 2003; Net loss for the quarter of $156,189, as compared to $82,887 for the same period in 2003; Year-to-date net earnings of $213,303, as compared to a loss of $69,972 for the same period in 2003; Gross profit margin increasing to 57% in Q2 2004, from 52% for Q1 2004. "The Company continued to make good progress in Q2 2004," states Carmanah's CEO, Mr.

Seeing the Light with LEDs

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“Carmanah Technologies Shines a Light on DRBLHF Student Education Programs”, Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation

Nothing intrigues a child more during an educational program than to have the opportunity to participate in hands-on activities that make the learning experience come alive. The ability to touch and investigate pertinent objects of an educational experience always proves to be a popular and effective compliment to lively historical accounts and vintage images.

Additional Runway Edge Lights Ordered by Balad Air Base

The US Air Force has recently ordered an additional 20 units of Carmanah's Model 702 runway edge light for permanent installation at the Balad Air Base in Iraq. Carmanah has more than 1000 units permanently installed at Balad for fixed wing and rotary aircraft operations carried out by the US Air Force and US Army.

$370,000 Order for Carmanah Aviation Lights to be Installed at U.S. Air Bases in Iraq

Carmanah is pleased to announce that the Company has received an additional order for approximately $370,000 from the U.S. Army to supply solar-powered LED (light-emitting diodes) aviation lights to 3 air bases in Iraq. The order is for more than 500 units of Carmanah's Model 601 and 700 Series Aviation Lights, to be used for fixed wing and rotary aircraft at expedited airfields in the regions of Mosul, Tikrit and Taji.