Carmanah Technologies Corporation (CMH - TSX), is pleased to announce that over 300 of its solar-powered A702 infrared (IR) lights are being deployed by the United States Government to undisclosed locations in the Middle East in an order valued at approximately $400,000. The A702 IR lights are primarily used for temporary and permanent runway edge, threshold, obstruction and helipad lighting. Being fully integrated, self-contained and watertight, the A702's IR functionality is serving the US Government in operations where night vision goggles (NVGs) and infrared marking devices are required. Since 1996, Carmanah has deployed thousands of solar LED airfield lights worldwide for public, private and military airfields. Designed to provide airfield lighting that operates independently of grid or generator power, Carmanah solar airfield lights provide reliable illumination that can be quickly and easily deployed. About Carmanah Technologies Corporation As one of the most trusted names in solar technology, Carmanah has earned a reputation for delivering strong and effective products for industrial applications worldwide. Industry proven to perform reliably in some of the world's harshest environments, Carmanah solar LED lights and solar power systems provide a durable, dependable and cost effective energy alternative. Carmanah is a publicly traded company, with common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMH". Source: MarketWatch
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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-government-deploys-carmanah-infrared-solar-powered-lights-in-middle-east-2011-09-07-9000?reflink=MW_news_stmp