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FTL Solar's Power Partnerships: Leading Cleantech and Commercial Companies Align With Solar Products Pioneer

FTL Solar, the world's leading manufacturer of solar integrated structures and fabrics, announced today that the Company has established strategic partnerships with a group of leading manufacturing, public affairs, sustainable development and marketing companies:

The Allbaugh Company:

Founded by Joe Allbaugh (FEMA Director 2001-2003), The Allbaugh Company expands the competitive advantage and client relationships of private companies serving public enterprises.

AC Fabricated:

AC Fabricated is a recognized leader in the fabrication and assembly of superior quality, close tolerance metal products for commercial, defense and aerospace markets.

EnergyXtreme:

EnergyXtreme is a leading distributor of products and solutions that enable clients to reduce energy consumption and costs while adhering to environmental standards.

The Machine Management (Green Machine Division):

Green Machine is a marketing communications consultancy that empowers, media and entertainment enterprises to integrate sustainable best practices within their business operations.

Sabre Commercial:

Sabre Commercial, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a commercial construction services company specializing in commercial general contracting. Clients of the firm include Fulbright & Jaworski, KPMG, Sprint and Marsh USA Inc.

Solar Power Partners:

Solar Power Partners, Inc. is a California-based renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates distributed solar energy facilities and sells solar-generated electricity through Solar Power Purchase Agreements.

Signature Structures LLC:

Signature Structures, based in Pearland, TX, is a leading developer of relocatable fabric-based building systems. The Company's products are utilized by the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, sports and entertainment industries.

"Innovation is the core value driving FTL Solar -- and our new strategic partners -- to expand, seize opportunities and create value for our customers during this extremely challenging time," said Tony Saxton, CEO of FTL Solar. "We look forward to working with our new partners and making 2009 a year of growth and success."

ABOUT FTL SOLAR:

FTL Solar is the world's leading manufacturer of lightweight, flexible, portable solar integrated structures and fabrics. FTL Solar products provide clients with portable, environmentally sustainable sources of power-generation and shelter. FTL Solar is an independent spin-off of FTL Design Engineering Studio, founded in 1977 by Todd Dalland. In 1998, FTL Design Engineering Studio designed and produced the world's first tensile structure featuring thin film solar cell technologies. The Company enjoys a 30-year leadership position in the manufacture of tensile structures and has been the world's leading provider of flexible photovoltaic fabrics since 1998.

FTL licensed product designs have generated more than $2 billion dollars in sales. The Company has received over 50 design awards. FTL technologies have been featured on CNN, NBC Weekend Today, The Science Channel and The Discovery Channel. Discover how FTL Solar shelters and fabrics generate power that is sustainable, secure and independent at: www.ftlsolar.com.