Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. Expands New England Operations Into Connecticut as Demand for Solar Energy Continues to

LOWELL, MA, Aug 27 (MARKET WIRE) --
Borrego Solar Systems, Inc., a leading designer and installer of
grid-connected solar electric power systems, today announced that the
company will expand its New England operations into Connecticut to meet
increasing demand for solar energy. Since opening a New England office in
July 2007, Borrego Solar has experienced significant growth, installing
more than 50 residential, commercial and public-sector solar electric
systems throughout the region. The company has also installed more than
127 total kilowatts of residential solar electricity in Massachusetts so
far in 2008 -- more than any other company -- and this success has
enabled Borrego Solar to increase its staff by 300 percent in the past
year to more than 30 employees.

"Our growth in New England has been fueled by increasing demand for
sustainable alternatives to traditional energy, and we anticipate
continued success as we expand into Connecticut," said Chris Anderson,
COO of Borrego Solar. "The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund represents one
of the most generous, comprehensive clean energy initiatives in the
country, and its momentum will continue to facilitate the rapid adoption
of solar electricity."

Borrego Solar's 50 regional installations offset 2.4 million pounds of
carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of planting nearly 1,000 acres of
trees. Some of Borrego's notable projects in New England include "The
River" WXRV-FM radio in Haverhill, Mass., a 100 kW system at the
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority's Deer Island Treatment Plant in
Winthrop, Mass., and a 130 kW system at Wilson Language Training's
corporate headquarters in Oxford, Mass. The $388,160 rebate on this
project represents the largest awarded to date under the Commonwealth
Solar Initiative. Additional highlights from the past year include:

-- In June 2008, Borrego Solar opened a new, larger New England office in
Lowell, Mass. to facilitate its rapid growth. The company hosted a ribbon-
cutting ceremony attended by Lowell Mayor Edward C. Caulfield,
Massachusetts Rep. James B. Eldridge (37th Middlesex District) and other
local business and political leaders.

-- Brendan Neagle, Borrego Solar's vice president of business
development, led a discussion titled "The Influence of Rebates and
Incentives on the Solar Industry; What Obstacles Remain for U.S. National
Adoption of Solar PV?" during Clean Technology 2008 in Boston.

-- Chris Anderson earned a PV-1 license in the state of Connecticut,
which allows Borrego Solar to perform solar electric system work related to
the installation, erection, repair, replacement, alteration or maintenance
of photovoltaic systems, including storage and distribution of the energy.

"It is extremely important for Connecticut homeowners and businesses
to understand that in order to receive the rebates offered by the
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund, their solar electric system must be
installed by a PV-1 certified contractor," said Anderson. "Borrego Solar
is one of just a handful of companies to earn this license, and we look
forward to bringing our unmatched experience and impeccable customer
service to Connecticut residents as they turn to solar to meet their
long-term energy needs."

About Borrego Solar Systems, Inc.

Established in 1980, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's
leading designers and installers of commercial, residential and public
sector grid-connected solar electric power systems. Borrego Solar's
photovoltaic systems are efficient, reliable and cost-effective. With more
than two decades of experience and more than 800 installations, Borrego
Solar offers a complete line of design and installation services
throughout California and New England. For more information, visit
www.borregosolar.com.

Contact:
Dan Borgasano
Schwartz Communications
(415) 512-0770
borregosolar@schwartz-pr.com

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