Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Munich, Germany -- 1 April 2009 - "In 2010, PV will be by far the most cost-effective way of generating electricity. The solar PV market in California will explode once people discover that they can generate their own rooftop power for less than it costs from their utility," says Barry Cinnamon, long-term expert, CEO and founder of solar system integrator Akeena Solar in California.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., March 27, 2009 -- When the Emmy Award-winning hit reality TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" was looking to build the ultimate green home for a deserving family in San Bernardino, they chose the high performing, sleek and beautiful design of Andalay solar panels distributed by leading solar designer and installer Akeena Solar (NasdaqCM:AKNS).

December 16, 2008 ndash; Analyst Comments ndash; Global Hunterrsquo;s Justin Cable weighed in today on Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS) a downstream solar company whose stock has been battered in recent months on concerns about widening losses and slowdown in solar project spending in the midst of the current recessionary environment. Cable maintained his NEUTRAL rating, and his previously lowered his price target of $2.50 (Cable had lowered his target on AKNS from $5 to $2.50 back on November 7). Akeena this morning issued revised guidance for FY2008 lowering its estimated Y/Y revenue growth to a range of 25% to 30% from 30% to 40%, citing delays in installations on a few of its larger commercial projects. Cable noted that he had already been assuming 30% growth in his revised estimates, which is the basis for his maintaining existing targets, but also noted that he advises staying on the sideline until the ...

November 7, 2008 – Analyst Notes – Global Hunter’s Justin Cable issued the comments on Akeena Solar (Nasdaq:AKNS), maintaining his NEUTRAL stance and lowering his price target to $2.50 from $5.00 and Altair Nanotechnologies (Nasdaq:ALTI), maintaining his SELL rating and lowing his price target to $1.00 from $1.50. Here are his takeaways: Akeena ·         Q3 revenues beat by 15% ·         Net loss for quarter larger than expected ·         Gross margin was 12.7% vs. estimated 17% ·         Increase in debt ·         Increase in backlog ·         Installed 1,290kw in quarter versus 854 in prior quarter ·         Higher inventory ·         Guidance maintained by management – 30% to 40% revenue growth for FY08 and EBITDAS breakeven in second half of FY2009 Altair ·         Revenues still minimal ·         Significant losses continue ·         Cash of $33.7 million ·         Yet to see material orders We think Cable’s assessments on both companies is right on. In fact, we would probably be more conservative, and assume a forward ...

September 24, 2008 –The Senate passed a much anticipated tax package yesterday, which, amongst other things, renews the Investment Tax Credits (ITC) for alternative energy. This is a huge win for the renewable and clean tech industry, and frankly, we are surprised it didn’t hit heavier headwinds in the Senate vote – only 2 voted against the broader tax package. Perhaps its passage was a benefactor of a Senate that is focusing itself on the crisis in the financial markets and the proposed $700 billion bailout plan. Regardless, the passage of the extended tax credits will buoy the sector, drive growth and bode well for solar, wind, geothermal, clean tech, and other renewable energy companies. Under the bill, wind will get a single year of tax credit extensions, solar gets eight, tidal gets two. Buyers of PHEVs will get anywhere from $2,500 to $7,500 back.  The eight-year extension of the investment ...