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Strategy needed for the ‘energy century’

Silicon Valley has become synonymous with solar technologies these days as California moves to corner a market considered, in many respects, integral to our long-term battle against climate change. Canada, however, is finally stepping up to the plate. We're beginning to see some serious solar ventures springing up across the country, and the list even includes a couple of initial public offerings (IPO), allowing the average investor to get a piece of these domestic gems. Earlier this month, Day4 Energy Inc.

Carmanah Solar Area Lights Illuminate Remote Nevada Roadway

Carmanah solar area lights are improving driver safety on a remote Nevada mountain roadway. Illuminating a gateway along an unlit portion of winding road in Clark County, the solar area lights provided an ideal solution for this remote location. Due to the isolated nature of the installation, hardwired illumination was not an option.

Liverpool Airport Creates New Taxiway with Carmanah Solar Taxiway Lights

Carmanah's solar-powered taxiway lights have enabled officials at the Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to create a brand new taxiway in response to a long-term construction project. As one of Europe's fastest growing airports, JLA has experienced a 400 percent increase in passenger throughput over the last six years.

Carmanah’s Solar Taxiway Lights Go Tropical

Carmanah is taking its solar lighting technology to the tropics with its latest installation of A601 solar-powered taxiway lights in the Caribbean. Purchased by the Airport Authority of this popular tourist destination in the southern Caribbean Sea, Carmanah's A601 taxiway lights will help increase nighttime visibility of taxiway areas at the island's international airport. Chosen in part for their easy installation, the taxiway lights will be installed using Carmanah's permanent mounting hardware.

Washington’s Lottery Pilot Tests Carmanah’s Electronic LED Signs

Washington's Lottery has deployed 50 LED signs from Carmanah Signs, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, for a pilot test of electronic signage. The red LED signs-sized four inches tall and 14 inches wide-highlight Washington's Mega Millions as well as in-state Lotto jackpots. "We first saw the sign at the National Association of Convenience Store show last year," said David Harrison, sales director, Washington's Lottery.

Game Developer chooses Carmanah Signs for UK Product Launch

Carmanah's LED Sign Group has received an order for custom LED illuminated table game signs for a new game being marketed in the United Kingdom. Casinos purchasing the new game will receive Carmanah's eye-catching custom LED illuminated table game sign as part of the purchase package.

Hawaii Airfield Upgrades Taxiway Lighting System with Carmanah Solar-Powered LED Aviation Lights

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Tuesday, November 27, 2007 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) has supplied an order through Goldwings Supply Service Inc. - its authorized distributor in Hawaii - to provide solar-powered LED (light emitting diode) airfield lights for a US Department of Defense installation in Hawaii.

Carmanah Technologies named B.C. exporter of the year

Victoria-based Carmanah Technologies Corporation has been named B.C.'s Exporter of the Year at the 2007 B.C. Export Awards. The company - a leading supplier of renewable and energy-efficient technologies, including solar-powered lighting, solar power systems and equipment and LED illuminated signage - also won an award for Advancing Technologies.

Carmanah named B.C. Exporter of the Year

Two Victoria high-tech companies were singled out at the 2007 B.C. Export Awards yesterday, but Carmanah Technologies walked away with the biggest prize when it was named exporter of the year. Both Carmanah, which specializes in energy-efficient technology, and Abebooks.com, an on-line book-sales company, were handed awards at the annual event -- Carmanah was singled out for the advancing technologies award while Abebooks was recognized for consumer products. In the end, it was Carmanah's contribution to economic growth, new investment, job creation and global trade that garnered it the award as the province's top exporter of the year. The winners were announced at a luncheon at Vancouver's Hyatt Regency Hotel. "The competition for exporter of the year, and support from the business community at these awards are testament to the province's success in helping to create a thriving export economy," said Colin Hansen, minister of economic development. It was the 25th anniversary of the awards, co-hosted by the ministry and the B.C.

Carmanah to Revise Approach to Home Power and Transit Markets

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - Thursday, November 22, 2007 - Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) is taking the first steps in a renewed and focused approach to a more strategically defined suite of solar-powered lighting products and solar power-generating systems.