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Day4 Energy Receives Dual BCTIA Honors for Exceptional Growth, Executive Leadership

Advanced Solar Module Manufacturer Garners Technology Impact Awards for Emerging Company of the Year, Person of the Year

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BURNABY, BC June 18, 2008 :: Day4 Energy Inc. (TSX: DFE), a leading manufacturer of high performance, cost-effective solar electric modules, today announced that it received two British Columbia Technology Industries Association's (BCTIA) 2008 Technology Impact Awards. Recognizing innovation and excellence in British Columbia's technology community, the BCTIA honoured Day4 Energy as Emerging Company of the Year for its successful high-growth business strategy and market promise. In addition, Day4's CEO Dr. John MacDonald received the Person of the Year award for his demonstrated vision and executive leadership over many years in the British Columbia technology industry.

"Advanced solar module manufacturer, Day4 Energy is one of the rising stars in British Columbia's technology community," said Pascal Spotheler, president and CEO of BCTIA. "Our judges were impressed by what the company had accomplished in less than seven years from product development and commercialization to revenue and a successful IPO. BC's clean energy technology sector is quickly establishing an international reputation for sustainability and environmental stewardship and Day4 Energy is among the leaders. We congratulate them on this recognition."

Founded in 2001, Day4 Energy has sustained tremendous growth based on a proprietary approach to module construction, the Day4 Electrode. The patented technology enables high-quality solar power products with improved performance, lifetime and aesthetic appearance. Today Day4 Energy has more than 180 employees at its Burnaby, BC headquarters and facilities. Day4 Energy has its leading technology solar energy systems installed across Europe, North America, and Asia. Following a successful initial public offering on the Toronto Stock Exchange in December 2007, the company announced additional international contracts that expanded advanced sales by 40 percent for 2009 and88 percent for 2010. In order to meet significant sales backlogs and rising customer demand, the company has since secured more than 90,000 square feet of additional production space to expand its manufacturing capacity to 90 MW by the end of 2008. In contrast, the company's total 2007 production was just over 5MW.

Given the global solar market's rapid expansion, we are particularly honored to be recognized for both the promise of our technology innovation and the strength of our business team, two qualities that place Day4 Energy squarely in the middle of one of the most significant business opportunities facing our generation,” said Dr. MacDonald. “We look forward to continuing to deliver on that promise as we scale operations and expand our existing international partner and customer base.”

Day4 Energy and Dr. MacDonald received the awards at a June 12th ceremony in Vancouver, where BC's business and technology community gathered for a prestigious gala event.

About Day4 Energy

Headquartered near Vancouver, British Columbia, Day4 Energy Inc. designs, manufactures and sells photovoltaic (PV) modules based on its patented Day4 Electrode technology, a proprietary method of contacting and interconnecting solar cells. The Day4 Electrode produces PV panels of high power density, increased lifetime and uncompromised aesthetic appearance. The advanced solar module construction method increases the performance of conventional silicon panels and enables the next-generation of PV innovation. Day4 partners with the industry's leading PV cell producers to deliver IEC and UL certified commercial and residential solar products to customers throughout Europe and North America. For more information, visit: www.day4energy.com

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rosalind@antennagroup.com

Investor Contact:

Cory Pala

416-657-2400

CPala@Day4Energy.com

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