AKNS Akeena Solar (MM)

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, will announce its second-quarter 2010 financial results on Thursday, July 22, 2010 before the market opens. The company will host a conference call on the same day at 11:00 A.M. PT/2:00 P.M. ET.

To access the call in the U.S., please dial 877-225-1676 and for international callers dial 706-643-9669 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The pass code is 83712596. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days at www.akeena.com.

In addition, a replay of the call will be available via telephone for one week, beginning two hours after the call. To listen to the telephone replay in the U.S., please dial 800-642-1687and for international callers, dial 706-645-9291. The pass code is the same as above.

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About Akeena Solar

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 leading installers and manufacturers of solar power systems. Akeena Solar's award winning solar panels are now being sold under the Westinghouse Solar brand. Westinghouse Solar panels are safer, more powerful and more reliable than any others, while backed by the proven quality of the Westinghouse name. For more information on Akeena Solar, visit www.akeena.com. For more information on Westinghouse Solar, visit www.westinghousesolar.com.

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CONTACT: Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates
         Investor Relations:
         Jody Burfening
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         Akeena Solar, Inc.
         Barry Cinnamon, Chief Executive Officer
         (408) 402-9400
         bcinnamon@akeena.com