UK's leading generator of renewable energy begins commercial deployment of MicroPlanet products to save energy, improve power quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions SEATTLE, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MicroPlanet, (MP:TSXV & MCTYF:OTC) a clean technology, energy conservation company, announced today that Scottish and Southern Energy, one of the largest energy companies in the UK has placed an initial commercial order to deploy MicroPlanet products to dynamically manage voltage at optimal levels, saving energy and improving power quality. Deliveries for the initial order of 50 systems, valued at approximately US$ 148,000 are expected to begin in June of 2008. Scottish and Southern's commitment to begin the commercial deployment process of MicroPlanet products follows successful lab tests and field testing at multiple locations. "Scottish and Southern is UK's leading generator of renewable energy, owning and operating almost half of the UK's total renewable generation capacity, including UK's largest wind farm," said Bruce Lisanti, CEO of MicroPlanet. "MicroPlanet systems improve the efficiency of the electrical distribution grids. In areas where substantial energy is generated from wind and solar, we also help to balance the voltage levels, improving the power quality for residential and commercial users." "MicroPlanet is also working with more than 30 other utilities worldwide, in addition to many large commercial accounts. We have now installed over 600 systems in pilot programs with customers that have the potential to place significant commercial orders. Our pilot programs continue to return very positive results. 5-8% reductions in energy consumption in residential applications and 5-12% in commercial environments are common without requiring any changes in customer behavior patterns," said Lisanti. About Scottish and Southern Energy: Scottish and Southern Energy distributes electricity to 3.5 million homes and businesses across one third of the UK's total land area through a network of 127,000 kilometers of underground cables and overhead lines. About MicroPlanet Technology Corp. MicroPlanet's technology helps to reduce the total amount of energy we need to produce by significantly increasing the efficiency of the electric grid. MicroPlanet's products dynamically manage the voltage delivered to a business or home to optimal levels, which saves energy, lowers electricity bills and helps reduce greenhouse emissions. The Company's products also reduce peak period demand and can improve utility services. MicroPlanet website: http://www.microplanet.com/. THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. DATASOURCE: MicroPlanet Technology Corp. CONTACT: MicroPlanet Company Contacts: Bruce Lisanti, President & CEO, Tel: (206) 625-0851, Fax: (206) 625-0999, ; MicroPlanet Investor Relations: Gerry Wimmer, INVESTORFILE.com, Tel: (416) 360-8895, Toll Free: 1-888-894-8222,

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