LOS GATOS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2007--Akeena Solar, Inc. (OTCBB:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems announced it has increased its accounts receivable and inventory based line of credit with Comerica Bank, from $2.0 million to $7.5 million.

Lad Wallace, CFO of Akeena Solar, stated, "The increased line of credit provides us with greater financial flexibility to fund our growth plans. We believe we have significant opportunity to take advantage of the rapidly growing demand for solar power. We are excited to have Comerica as a business partner and look forward to continued successful collaboration."

The company entered into the initial credit facility on January 29, 2007. The new facility provides for up to $7.5 million in financing to be used to fund working capital and has an initial term through August of 2008. The credit facility is subject to customary terms and conditions and covenants, including several reporting and non-financial covenants.

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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