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Westinghouse Solar (Nasdaq:WEST), a leading installer and manufacturer of solar power systems, announced the appointment of renowned environmental advocate and attorney Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to its Board of Advisors.

• Second Quarter Revenue Reaches $9.9 Million, Highest Level in Six Quarters
• Company to Operate Under Name Westinghouse Solar and Trade Under Ticker WEST

Akeena Solar, Inc.

Partners With Westinghouse Solar to Sell Solar Panels Across Canada

Highland Solar, the exclusive Canadian distributor for Westinghouse Solar, today announced it has sold 150kW of solar panels in June alone now that the Ontario Power Authority has steadily increased its pace in approving applications for its Feed-In Tariff program.

Reliable Westinghouse Brand Will Drive Customer Adoption as Solar Goes Mainstream

Marrying one of the most famous consumer brands in the world with the most innovative name in solar power, Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer and manufacturer of high-performance solar panels, has entered into an exclusive worldwide agreement to manufacture, distribute, market and install its solar panels under the Westinghouse name.

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer of solar power systems and manufacturer of AC solar panels, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

"Total revenue was $6.5 million with a gross profit margin of 23%. We continued to see strong bookings momentum throughout the quarter and increased our backlog to $11.4 million at quarter-end. As compared to year-end, backlog increased $2.0 million, and was more than double the $4.8 million backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2009," said Gary Effren, president of Akeena Solar.

Integrated AC Solar Panels More Reliable Than Ordinary Solar Systems

With thousands of Andalay AC solar panels in the field throughout the United States and Canada, Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer and manufacturer of solar power systems, today highlighted data that shows its Andalay panels are significantly more reliable than ordinary rack-mounted solar panels and central inverters.

AC Solar Panels Available as Either a DIY or Install Option in 21 California Stores

Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer and manufacturer of AC solar power systems, today announced it will provide residential installation services for Lowe's customers in 21 California stores. The announcement comes just a few months after Andalay AC solar panels first hit the shelves as part of Lowe's Energy Center, making them the first grid-connected solar power systems to be sold by a major retailer.

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer of solar power systems and designer of AC solar panels, will participate in the ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. The conference will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA.

Barry Cinnamon, chief executive officer and Gary Effren, president, are scheduled to present at 2:00 PM PT.

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer of solar power systems and designer of AC solar panels, will participate in the Kaufman Bros. Second Annual Green Technology Conference on February 24, 2010. The conference will be held at The Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, in Boston.

Gary Effren, president, and Margaret Randazzo, chief financial officer, are scheduled to present at 2:15 PM ET.

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading installer of solar power systems and designer of AC solar panels, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.