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Carmanah Solar Transit Stops to US

Just weeks after selling 150 solar-powered LED school crossing flashers to a town in England, solar LED lighting manufacturer Carmanah Technologies has made another significant sale. The company's solar-powered LED transit stops are making a splash in the U.S. as numerous transit authorities embrace this component.

North America Adopting Carmanah’s i-STOP™ Solar-Powered, LED-Illuminated Transit Product

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (October 21, 2004) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: QCX), is pleased to announce that 10 public transit authorities in North America have purchased the entire first production run of the company's solar-powered LED (light emitting diode) illuminated transit stops. These transit authorities are installing a total of approximately 100 field trial units of Carmanah's i-STOP(tm) before Christmas.

Carmanah Receives $500,000 Grant For Alternative Energy Technology

Vancouver, BC, Canada - November 20, 2002) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: QCX), is pleased to announce that the Company, in partnership with BC Hydro and British Columbia Institute of Technology, has received a grant worth approximately $500,000 from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) to develop solar-powered LED edge-lit signs. Created in November 2001, SDTC was developed as part of the Canadian Government's commitment to support technology companies that reduce green house gases by reducing energy consumption.

Solar LED “Waggers” to UK Streets

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Canada - November 20, 2002 `SolarAccess.com` Solar LED lighting manufacturer Carmanah Technologies Corporation has supplied the city of Bristol, England with approximately 150 units of the company's solar-powered LED school crossing flashers, the "Dual Flash IQ." Worth approximately CAN$125,000 (US$78,000) the units were purchased through Carmanah's U.K.

Bristol, England Installs Carmanah Solar-Powered, LED School Zone Flashers

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (November 18, 2002) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Enchanges: QCX), is pleased to announce that the city of Bristol, England is currently installing approximately 150 units of the "Dual Flash IQ", the company's solar-powered LED school crossing flashers.

Michael Ball Joins Carmanah as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (October 21, 2004) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: QCX), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Ball as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company. "We are very pleased that Mr.

Carmanah Achieves Milestone of 50,000 Units Sold

Vancouver, BC, Canada - (October 21, 2004) - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX VE: CMH; Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges: QCX), is pleased to announce that it reached a significant milestone in September, 2002, achieving sales of more than 50,000 units of its solar-powered LED lighting products since its incorporation in 1998. "Hitting the 50,000 unit mark in just under four years is a significant achievement for the company", states Art Aylesworth, Carmanah's CEO.

The sunny side of the street

You might notice some odd flashing lights the next time you're standing at the bus stop. Carmanah Technologies Corp. has introduced a solar-powered, LED-illuminated bus stop to the multibillion-dollar worldwide transit market. i-STOPTM, the Victoria, B.C.-based firm's illuminated transit stop system, offers a flashing beacon to notify an oncoming bus that a stop is requested, security lighting so waiting passengers don't have to stand in darkness, and an illuminated schedule case enabling the reading of nighttime timetables.

I-STOP Solar-Powered Bus Stop

Listen up, commuters: Victoria-based CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES Inc. has unveiled the world's first solar-powered bus stop. The i-STOP is powered by sun-charged battery units and promises to light up the lives of weary commuters with illuminated bus schedules and security lights.

Round-up from APTA 2002

Mary Webb, Editor of Jane's Urban Transport Systems, rounds up the news from the recent American Public Transport Association (APTA) 2002 Annual Meeting and International Public Transportation Expo, held in Las Vegas last month. The new Las Vegas Monorail, owned and operated by the Las Vegas Monorail Company, is currently under construction.