Press Release

Clean Power Comes Home with Akeena Solar and SunRun

Solar industry leaders partner to offer homeowners financing and system innovations

SAN FRANCISCO/LOS GATOS – May 9, 2008 – Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, and SunRun, the nation’s first provider of residential solar service, today announced their partnership to provide homeowners with Akeena’s innovative Andalay solar power system and SunRun’s pioneering solar service.

Akeena Solar has been a leading designer and installer of solar power systems since 2001. The recent launch of Andalay introduced a revolutionary design shift to the residential solar market. The first solar system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding, Andalay delivers a meticulous design that ensures reliable performance for decades while providing a clean, streamlined appearance.

“With skyrocketing gas and electricity costs, people are turning to solar power to save money as energy costs climb year after year,” said Barry Cinnamon, Akeena Solar CEO. “Now, homeowners can truly have it all – the stylish design and decades-lasting performance of Akeena’s Andalay solar system with SunRun’s affordable service that suits their busy lives.” 

“Our growing family decided solar would be the best way to reduce costs right now and in the future, all while doing our part to reduce global warming,” said Michelle Smith of Clovis, Calif. “We closely examined the numbers and proposals – SunRun and Akeena simply made the most sense. We’re paying up a little upfront, so we don’t have to stress about rising energy prices down the road.”

SunRun introduced SunRun Solar Service to homeowners in September 2007. Through partnerships with Akeena Solar and other trusted solar installers, SunRun offers homeowners low-cost, hassle free solar power that is locked into a fixed rate. SunRun Solar Service delivers free maintenance, monitoring and guaranteed performance for the life of the agreement, with flexible options if the homeowner moves.

“Akeena has been making it easy to go solar for years and we’re thrilled to make it even easier through SunRun Solar Service,” said Nat Kreamer, President and COO of SunRun. “As smart homeowners demand smart solar, our partnership with Akeena is poised to pave the way to widespread adoption.”

About SunRun Inc.
SunRun is the nation's first residential solar electricity provider. SunRun offers the only low-cost, zero-hassle way for homeowners to go solar and is also the only company that lets homeowners lock in an electricity rate that is lower than utility rates and never increases. SunRun Solar Service includes installation of a rooftop system plus free maintenance and monitoring, making solar worry-free and eliminating future costs. SunRun is working to speed progress towards energy independence and environmental security. SunRun is based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.sunrunhome.com or call (415) 982-9000.

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 largest national installers of residential and commercial solar power systems in the United States. The company’s new integrated solar panel system, Andalay, is the only solar panel system with integrated racking, wiring and grounding. Andalay panels offer unprecedented reliability, performance and aesthetics.  For more information, visit Akeena Solar's website at www.akeena.com. 

Media contact:
Wei-En Tan, Antenna Group for SunRun
wei@antennagroup.com, (415) 977-1936

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