AKNS Akeena Solar (MM)

Akeena Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKNS), a leading designer and installer of solar power systems, will announce its first-quarter 2010 financial results on Thursday, April 29, 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 68646535. 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, Inc.

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 revolutionary Andalay AC solar panels produce safe household AC power and have built-in racking, wiring, grounding and inverters. With 80% fewer parts and 5-25% better performance than ordinary DC panels; Andalay panels are an ideal solution for solar installers, trades workers and do-it-yourselfers. For more information on the company, visit www.akeena.com. Installers can also visit www.andalaysolar.com to learn more about the Andalay panels.

CONTACT: Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

Investor Relations Contact:

Jody Burfening

Amy Gibbons

agibbons@lhai.com

(212) 838-3777

Akeena Solar, Inc.

Barry Cinnamon, Chief Executive Officer

(408) 402-9400

bcinnamon@akeena.com