ARISE Technologies Produces First PV Cells Using its Own 7N+ Silicon

Waterloo, Canada (ots/PRNewswire) - ARISE Technologies
Corporation (TSX: APV and Frankfurt: A3T), which is dedicated to
becoming a leader in high-performance, cost-effective solar
technology, today announced that it has produced its first PV
(photovoltaic) cells at its manufacturing plant in Bischofswerda,
Germany using the company's own 7N+ polysilicon.

"We have taken another significant and important step forward in
our silicon feedstock development project," said Jeff Dawkins,
Vice-President and General Manager, PV Silicon Division. "This marks
the first time that we have used our Silicon Refining Furnace
(SiRF(TM)) to produce 7N+ high-purity silicon in a quantity that
could be used to manufacture PV cells with an efficiency level
comparable to those being produced at our German plant. Our current
cell manufacturing process uses silicon wafers that we have purchased
from other suppliers."

ARISE's silicon feedstock development project is being partially
funded by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). The
project is developing a new approach for refining high-purity silicon
needed for high-efficiency PV (photovoltaic) cells. The proprietary
process that ARISE is developing is intended to produce 7N+
high-purity (99.99999 percent purity level) silicon for PV
applications using a simplified chemical vapor deposition process.
ARISE believes that its ability to produce 7N+ high-purity silicon
will enable it to meet its target of more than 20 percent efficiency
for PV cells.

"ARISE's technology has the potential to increase efficiency
while also reducing the high cost of producing PV cells, a major
issue currently facing the PV solar industry," said Vicky J. Sharpe,
President and CEO of SDTC. "The achievement of this significant
milestone in the silicon feedstock development project represents an
important step forward for the PV solar industry in Canada and around
the world."

"Having achieved this milestone in our development program, ARISE
is displaying at the 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Conference and Exhibition being held in Hamburg, Germany September
21-25, mono-crystal ingots that we produced from our polysilicon,"
Mr. Dawkins reported.

About ARISE Technologies

ARISE Technologies Corporation, based in Waterloo, Ontario, is
dedicated to becoming a leader in high-performance, cost-effective
solar technology. The company operates through three divisions. The
PV Cell Division manufactures PV (photovoltaic) cells at its first
manufacturing plant opened in April 2008 in Bischofswerda, Germany.
The division is developing proprietary technology with a target of
achieving a step-by-step progression to a high-efficiency level of
greater than 20 percent. The PV Silicon Division is using a
proprietary method to produce silicon at 7N+ high-purity (99.99999
percent) for PV applications, based on a simplified chemical vapour
deposition process. The division is focusing on scaling up its
process to provide ARISE with control over its supply, costs, and
quality. The PV Systems Division has been providing PV solutions for
solar farms and rooftop installations since 1996 throughout North
America. With the new Green Energy and Green Economy Act and the
Ontario FIT (Feed-In-Tariff) program, ARISE is planning to expand its
Systems business in Ontario.

The company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbol APV and on the Frankfurt Open Market Exchange under
the symbol A3T. Additional information is available at
http://www.arisetech.com and http://www.sedar.com.

About SDTC

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is an
arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada which has
received $1.05 billion as part of the Government's commitment to
create a healthy environment and a high quality of life for all
Canadians.

SDTC operates two funds aimed at the development and
demonstration of innovative technological solutions. The $550 million
SD Tech Fund(TM) supports projects that address climate change, air
quality, clean water, and clean soil. The $500 million NextGen
Biofuels Fund(TM) supports the establishment of first-of-kind large
demonstration-scale facilities for the production of next-generation
renewable fuels.

SDTC operates as a not-for-profit corporation and has been
working with the public and private sector including industry,
academia, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the financial
community and all levels of government to achieve this mandate.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may be considered to be
forward-looking. Such statements are based on management's current
expectations, estimations, and assumptions based on experience,
trends, and other factors that are subject to the significant risks
and uncertainties described in our regulatory filings. Please refer
to these. Such risks and uncertainties may include, but are not
limited to, the effects of general economic conditions, changing
foreign exchange rates, actions by government authorities,
uncertainties associated with legal proceedings and negotiations,
industry supply levels, competitive pricing pressures and
misjudgments in the course of preparing forward-looking statements.
ARISE assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements
or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those
reflected in the forward-looking statements.

For further information: ARISE Technologies Corporation, 65
Northland Road, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2V 1Y8, Dave Chornaby,
Chief Financial Officer, +1-519-772-5732,
Dave.Chornaby@arisetech.com, http://www.arisetech.com

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Road, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, N2V 1Y8, Dave Chornaby, Chief
Financial Officer, +1-519-772-5732, Dave.Chornaby@arisetech.com,
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