Akeena Solar Inc (AKNS), well-known for their Andalay AC power systems, which are stand-alone solar systems designed for the average home, announced a partnership with Highland Solar (HS) today, Monday, Nov. 23.

HS, located in Ontario, will move at least 1.75 megawatts (MW) of the Andalay AC solar panels through 2010, via its local installers throughout Canada.

CEO of AKNA Barry Cinnamon commented on the growth potential of rooftop solar systems in Canada, and hailed the partnership with HS for distribution of Andalay AC systems, saying of the product that it could help Canadians “lower their electricity bills with safe, reliable solar panels that look like skylights”. Cinnamon embraced Canada’s bold political moves to sponsor real advancement in renewable energy, saying the “generous new renewable energy programs in Ontario and other provinces” would help open up a “large market for rooftop solar”.

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