Akeena Solar to Participate in the Fourth Annual Piper Jaffray Solar Symposium at Solar Power International

LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, will participate in the Fourth Annual Piper Jaffray Solar Symposium at Solar Power International on Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Solar Power International, a three day conference, will be held at The Disney Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA on Tuesday, October 27-Thursday, October 29, 2009.

Barry Cinnamon, President and CEO, will participate in a live discussion at 3:30 PM PT/6:30 PM ET.

About Akeena Solar, Inc.

Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's philosophy is simple: We believe producing clean electricity directly from the sun is the right thing to do for our environment and economy. Akeena Solar has grown to become one of the nation's largest installers and distributors of solar power systems. The company's suite of solar panel systems, Andalay, is the only solar panel system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding. Andalay panels offer unprecedented reliability, performance and beautiful design. Akeena recently introduced Andalay AC solar panels which produce safe household AC power enabling a safer and easier installation for solar installers, trades workers and do-it-yourselfers while boosting performance. For more information on the company, visit www.akeena.com. Installers can also visit www.andalaysolar.com to learn more about installing the Andalay AC solar power system.

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CONTACT: Akeena Solar, Inc.
         Company Contact:
         Barry Cinnamon, President and CEO
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         bcinnamon@akeena.com
         
         
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