Carmanah and Beta Lighting Partner to Deliver BetaLED Solar-Powered Lighting Solution

VICTORIA, BC, May 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Carmanah Technologies Corporation (TSX: CMH) (PINKSHEETS: CMHXF) (FRANKFURT:
QCX) announces Carmanah solar-powered area lights are now better and brighter
than ever, thanks to a new partnership between Carmanah Technologies Corporation
and
Beta Lighting.

Based on THE EDGE(TM) line of light emitting diode (LED) commercial and
industrial light fixtures from Beta Lighting, the company has developed a
BetaLED fixture designed specifically for Carmanah's EverGEN(TM) solar engine.
The result is Carmanah's brightest solar powered area light to date: a
versatile stand-alone lighting solution that can be installed in minutes to
illuminate parks, paths, kiosks and other outdoor areas. Directing light only
where needed, the new solar-powered area light is "dark-sky friendly" as
specified by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).

"Beta Lighting has developed a leading product with this line of LED
fixtures. When combined with Carmanah's stand-alone solar power supply, it
provides the best and brightest illumination we've ever seen from a
solar-powered area light," said Ted Lattimore, Carmanah Chief Executive Officer.

Carmanah's EverGEN(TM) solar engine is a compact, solar-powered energy
source
that uses the sun's energy to power outdoor area lighting applications. All
components (including photovoltaic modules, rechargeable batteries, sensors and
electronics) are integrated within a compact and durable pole-mounted design.
With no trenching or cabling required, the EverGEN solar engine can be
installed in minutes, with minimal technical expertise, at a fraction of the
cost
of a hard-wired system.

According to Alan Ruud, founder and president of Beta Lighting's parent
company
Ruud Lighting, Carmanah's solar technology is the perfect complement to BetaLED
lighting technology. "When combined with Carmanah's powerful EverGEN solar
engine,
an LED lighting solution can provide considerable benefits over traditional
lighting alternatives -- especially in remote applications," said Ruud. "We're
pleased to join Carmanah in delivering this top quality solar-LED lighting
product."

See the EverGEN solar engine with the new BetaLED light fixture at LIGHTFAIR
International 2008 in Las Vegas (May 28-30) (Carmanah booth #1165). For more
information, visit www.carmanahlighting.com, or telephone 1-877-722-8877 (toll
free
in US and Canada).

About Beta Lighting

BetaLED, a brand of Beta Lighting, was established to dedicate resources
tothe emerging use of LED technology for general illumination. Beta
Lighting,a Ruud Lighting company based in Racine, Wis., provides the lighting
industry with
high quality, specification-grade luminaires for exterior lighting applications.
For additional exterior LED luminaire information, visit www.BetaLED.com.

About Carmanah Technologies Corporation

As one of most trusted names in solar technology, Carmanah has earned a
reputation for delivering strong and effective products for industrial
applications
worldwide. Industry proven to perform reliably in some of the world's
harshest environments, Carmanah's LED lights and power systems provide a
durable,
dependable and cost effective energy alternative. Carmanah is a publicly traded
company, with common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol "CMH" and on the Berlin and Frankfurt Stock Exchanges under the symbol
"QCX." For more information, visit www.carmanah.com.

Carmanah Technologies Corporation

"Roland Sartorius"
Roland Sartorius, Chief Financial Officer

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actual results, performance, or achievements of Carmanah to be materially
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current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties which are described under the caption "Note Regarding
Forward-looking Statements" and "Key Information - Risk Factors" and
elsewhere in Carmanah's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2007, as filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. The risk factors identified in
Carmanah's Annual Report are not intended to represent a complete list of
factors that could affect Carmanah. Accordingly, readers should not place undue
reliance on forward-looking statements. Carmanah does not assume any obligation
to update
theforward-looking information contained in this press release.

(No.2008-05 #13)

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Victoria, BC
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