Factory capacity increased through production innovation

MONTREAL, QC, April 12, 2005 - ICP Solar, a leading manufacturer of products based on advanced solar technology, today announced enhancements to its core technology that will significantly increase the output of its thin-film solar cell factory and the yield of its solar energy products.

ICP's research and development team, based in Bridgend, UK, has re-engineered its standardized solar plate (930mm X 330mm) to deliver 18 watts per full plate - an increase in power generation of more than 50%.

"ICP Solar is very proud of this major technology innovation which comes at a time when demand is far outstripping supply of solar cells," said Sass Peress, CEO of ICP Solar. "Our engineering mandate was to distinguish our products from the competition. The fact that independent testing proves that ICP plates now generate up to twice as much power as other thin-film technologies validates our investment. In turn, partners who integrate our solar cells into their products will benefit from significantly improved performance," Mr. Peress added.

About ICP Solar

ICP Solar is a leading manufacturer of products based on advanced solar technology. ICP Solar develops innovative solar-powered products that respond to the needs of consumer, commercial and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) clients. Founded in 1988, ICP Solar has distribution in more than 160 countries worldwide. Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, ICP Solar also has manufacturing and distribution facilities in the UK, Hong Kong and Germany. For more information, please visit www.icpsolar.com, write press@icpsolar.com, or call 1-888-427-7652.