LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2006--Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, announced today the completion of the design and installation of a 126 kW solar power system for Peju Winery in Napa Valley, CA.

With the solar power system, Peju Winery generates enough clean, solar electricity each day to power 40 average homes. This solar power system will reduce Peju's annual expense of electric utilities by approximately 35 percent. The solar power system will pay for itself in less than five years. For more information, go to www.akeena.net/cm/Peju.

From the solar energy of the system, Peju Winery now produces approximately 35 percent of its electricity needs on an annual basis. The winery received a solar energy rebate of approximately $260,000 from the California Energy Commission, as well as approximately $278,000 federal business solar tax credit.

"Being chosen by one of Napa Valley's top wineries to install this solar energy system was quite an honor. The current state and federal solar incentives make solar electric systems a viable investment for all types of businesses," said Barry Cinnamon, Chief Executive Officer of Akeena Solar. "With electric energy costs skyrocketing, smart organizations like Peju Winery are now looking for ways to reduce and set its facility operations expenses for the long term. With a 25-year warranty and a 30-year design life on the major system components, this solar energy system will save the winery money for many years to come."

As a certified Napa County Green Business, Peju's primary motivation for installing the solar power system is to produce green solar energy. Ariana Peju, Vice President at Peju Winery, said, "It's the right thing to do. Solar energy is good for the environment and the reduction of greenhouse gases is good for the community. With the financial incentives, it was an easy decision. We chose Akeena Solar based on its reputation and its employees. It was easy to do business with Akeena."

About Peju Winery

Peju Winery is recognized as one of Napa Valley's top wineries. Wine & Spirits Magazine gave its highest honor to Peju, naming it the "Top Artisan Winery of the Year." Wine Spectator selected the Peju Reserve as one of "the top California Cabernets." Most of the highly sought after wines are sold only from the winery, with a small allocation available through distributors in a few states, making them a special find. For more information, go to www.peju.com.

About Akeena Solar, Inc.

Founded in 2001, Akeena Solar's (OTCBB:AKNS) 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 integrators of residential and small commercial solar power systems in the United States, serving customers directly in California, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. For more information, visit Akeena Solar's website at www.akeena.net.

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Akeena Solar is one of the largest national installers of solar power systems. We install turn-key solar power systems for residential and commercial customers and we take pride in every job we do. Akeena Solar is traded on the OTCBB as AKNS.OB.

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