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Offshore Source Magazine: USCG Allows Use of Solar-Powered LEDs on Navigation Aids

Offshore Source Magazine reported on Carmanah's News Release in it's January 2004 issue. The article contains a photo featuring a Carmanah 702 Solar-Powered Navigation Aid being attached to a buoy. To view an abbreviated version of the newsletter, click here.. . . . . . . .

U.S. Coast Guard Approves LEDs for Private Aids-to-Navigation

Long-Awaited Regulatory Milestone Opens New Markets for Carmanah

Carmanah Brightens U.S. Air Base

Canadian firms are to be shut out from bidding on reconstructing Iraq, but that hasnt stopped Victoria's Carmanah Technologies (CMH:TSX Venture) from winning a $266,000 contract to provide solar-powered LED airfield lighting to the primary U.S. airbase in Afghanistan. The U.S.

USAF Likes B.C. LEDs

A small Victoria-based company is lighting the way for U.S. forces and its allies, including Canada, in Afghanistan. Carmanah Technologies has supplied its technology-leading solar-powered LED (light-emitting diode) lighting system to the U.S. army for the strategic Bagram airbase north of the capital Kabul. The contract for the 520 lights was worth $266,000 and is a remarkable success story for a firm fast becoming a favourite supplier to the U.S.

US Air Force Installs Carmanah Taxiway Edge Lights at Ali Al Salem AFB, Kuwait

The US Air Force recently purchased an additional 700 Carmanah solar powered LED taxiway edge lights to be installed at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. The recent purchase is in addition to 300 units previously ordered. As well, an additional 280 taxiway edge lights were relocated from the now closed Al Jaber AFB.

Auckland International Airport, New Zealand to Use Carmanah Taxiway Edge Lights

Auckland International Airport (AIAL), New Zealand, has ordered 55 units of the Carmanah Model 601 taxiway edge light for the upcoming R-5 Runway rehabilitation project scheduled to begin April 11, 2004. Carmanah taxiway edge lights will be used to re-route taxiing planes around the closed runway section 05R/23L.

A Brighter Future

Maclean's Magazine, December 1, 2003 THE IMAGE of a light bulb blinking on over an inventor's head is a well-worn cliché, but in the case of engineer and businessman David Green it's close to the truth. The inspiration in his case was an energy-wasting incandescent bulb on his sailboat.

Brightening Up the Ride

The St. John's Transportation Commission (Metrobus) has added solar-powered, light emitting diode (LED) illumination to three bus stops.The new i-STOP, introduced in 2002 by Carmanah Technologies Inc. Victoria, B.C., offers: Lighting for the passenger waiting area A backlit bus schedule for nighttime reading A pushbutton-activated flashing beacon to notify bus drivers of a waiting passenger, visible for 1.5 kilometres at night and 400 metres in daylight The i-STOP also enables future enhancements like satellite-linked real-time schedule information that would tell passengers if they have enough time to grab a coffee or a newspaper before the next bus arrives. The i-STOP is the world's first solar-powered, LED-illuminated bus stop.

Carmanah Spotlight Video – BC Export Awards 2003

Carmanah Technologies Inc. was one of three finalists for the B.C. Exporters Awards 2003, under the category of Advancing Technologies. Click the link below to view the company spotlight video that was presented at the awards ceremony. The video streams from this web site in Windows Media format and you will require the Windows Media Player for viewing. Carmanah Spotlight in Windows Media format. Download the Windows Media Player for installation on your computer..

Chicago: Pace Installs Solar-Powered Bus Stops

With ridership down, Pace has launched a pilot program to ensure that people who want to take its buses are not passed while waiting at a stop. This month, Pace had 13 solar-powered illuminated bus stops installed along the Sibley Boulevard route in Harvey, Dolton and Calumet City.