WorldWater & Power Awarded $4.9 Million Contract to Build Solar Systems for Hightstown, New Jersey

PENNINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2006--WorldWater & Power Corp. (OTC BB:WWAT.OB), developer and marketer of proprietary high-power solar systems, today announced the signing of a contract with the Borough of Hightstown in Central New Jersey to build two solar power systems on water facilities, subject to financing. One installation will serve a water treatment plant and public works garage, while the other will power a wastewater treatment facility. Construction value of the complete project is $4.9 million.

On signing the contract, Mayor Robert Patten of Hightstown said, "We are proud to offer our community clean power that saves money - from the first day through at least 10 years - by working with WorldWater & Power Corp. Our water utilities can be powered by the WorldWater solar systems with no capital outlay and with reduced annual electricity costs guaranteed. I am confident that WorldWater & Power Corporation will be a long term partner in assisting Hightstown to become more prosperous and efficient." ...read more