Xantrex strengthens its position in Germany

Vancouver, B.C. (ots) - Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) is
pleased to announce the founding of its German entity, Xantrex
Technology GmbH, located in Berlin Adlershof. The establishment of a
German office will strengthen Xantrex's position in the significant
German solar market. Xantrex chose Berlin Adlershof for its German
office due to the critical mass of renewable energy companies and
research organizations in the area.

Xantrex's current Vice President of Wind and European Solar
Business, Bernd Kohlstruck, has been appointed as the German Managing
Director (Geschaeftsfuehrer) and he will lead Xantrex's European
organization in Berlin. Bernd Kohlstruck has moved back to Germany
after enjoying seven years working in various positions for Xantrex
in the United States.

"Xantrex Technology GmbH will be Xantrex's European headquarters
for everything from engineering to sales and service," said Bernd
Kohlstruck. "This multi-functional office will enable exceptional
service for Xantrex's European customers."

Xantrex's expansion into Germany coincides with the announcement
that Xantrex has signed a letter of intent with German electronics
manufacturing services provider ml&s. The letter of intent was signed
on November 19, 2007, and it commits both parties to manufacture
future Xantrex single phase inverters for the European solar market
at ml&s facilities in Germany. Project teams from Xantrex and ml&s
are working together through the various steps required for a
successful manufacturing implementation.

"Working with ml&s will reinforce Xantrex's position in the German
solar market," said John R. Wallace, Xantrex CEO. "It is an important
step in Xantrex's European expansion plans."

Xantrex solar inverters efficiently convert direct current (DC)
power from solar panels into high-quality alternating current (AC)
electricity for sale to the utility grid. Xantrex inverters offer
premium performance, reliability, value, easy installation, and high
power density; making them the preferred choice for an increasing
number of renewable energy installers and customers in Europe. The
Xantrex European customer service network in Germany and Spain
provides installation and commissioning support, product training and
a hotline for maintenance service.

Come and visit Xantrex at Intersolar 2008 from June 12-14 at the
New Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany. Xantrex inverters will be
on display at Hall C4 Stand 491.

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. ( www.xantrex.com ) is a world leader in
the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power
electronic products and systems for the renewable, programmable, and
mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw
electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup
power source into high-quality power required by electronic and
electrical equipment. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada,
with facilities in Arlington, Livermore, San Diego, and Elkhart,
United States; Barcelona, Spain; Reading, England; Berlin, Germany;
and a joint venture in Shanghai, China. Xantrex is listed on the
Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "XTX".

Note that this news release contains forward-looking statements
related to Xantrex Technology Inc. Such statements reflect the
current views of Xantrex with respect to future events and are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking
statements. Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of
Xantrex International, registered in the United States and other
countries.

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In Europe, please contact:
Raquel Espada
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