FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bellingham, Wash., August 16, 2005 - Power system provider Alpha Technologies Inc. , will be exhibiting at this year’s REMOTE Monitoring, Control & Automation/Onsite Power show in Orlando, FL.

Alpha Technologies Inc. is an established provider of photovoltaic (PV) and other distributed generation power solutions for residential, small commercial and institutional applications. Alpha Technologies Inc. ’s state-of-the-art photovoltaic systems make it easy for homeowners and businesses to enjoy clean, reliable, solar energy.

“We are excited to demonstrate our remote industrial power systems at this show,” commented Shawn Smith, Alpha Technologies Inc. Director Business Development. Also stating, “our Solar Power Supplies (SPS) and Hybrid Power Supplies (HPS) are fully integrated power systems designed to reliably operate a full range of stand-alone applications.”

Remote Monitoring, Control & Automation and Onsite Power will be held October 6-7, 2005 at The Peabody Orlando Hotel in Orlando, FL. This is the fourth year for these unique conferences that bring together the technology innovators and users from multiple industries, including utilities, power, oil & gas, telecom, industrial, water & public utilities, agriculture and facilities management.

"With the help of technology leaders such as Alpha Technologies, Remote Monitoring, Control & Automation and Onsite Power 2005 is turning out to be fantastic event for the remote and onsite power market," said conference chairman John Cargile. "Our attendees and exhibitors alike are excited about the possibilities these events will offer, which include great networking opportunities and the chance to build lasting business relationships with numerous contacts in multiple markets."

For more information on this two-day conference and to view the current program, please visit the web site at: www.remotemagazine.com/rem_conf_index.htm. The conference is organized by REMOTE magazine and produced by Webcom Communications Corp., the magazine's publisher.

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Alpha Technologies Inc. develops power conversion, protection and standby products for telecommunications and cable television industries, including custom, application-specific power solutions. In addition to product development, Alpha Technologies provides a comprehensive range of installation and maintenance services to support its global customer base. Alpha Technologies is a member of The Alpha Group of companies.

The Alpha Group represents a global alliance of independent companies that share a common philosophy - create world-class powering solutions for communication, commercial, industrial and renewable energy markets.

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