Atlantic Wind and Solar Inc. Submits Documentation Required to Elevate AWSL Listing Status

MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - July 17, 2009) - Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AWSL) is pleased to report that, in order to elevate the Company's status on the Pinksheets electronic quotation and trading system, it has submitted its Subscription Agreement and Disclosure Statement, along with its "Initial Company Information" and updated financials. This information was filed in order for AWSL to achieve "fully reporting" status on the Pinksheets system. The Company intends to maintain this status going forward through requisite routine filings.

Level 2 Quote Display Service

In addition to the enhanced listing, Pinksheets.com will now carry real time level 2 quotes on behalf of AWSL; and level 2 quotes can also now be found on the atlanticwindandsolar.com website. By subscribing to Pinksheets' Real-Time Level 2 Quote Display service, AWSL is able to provide this critical up-to-the-minute information free to investors.

About Pink OTC Markets

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A First Step

The status upgrade is in keeping with the Company's plans for corporate growth and enhancement of its role in the dynamic Renewable Energy industry.

"Submitting these documents is a key step toward maximizing shareholder value and confidence by creating transparency at the corporate level. AWSL intends to maintain a progressive path of regulatory filings that will ultimately gain the Company a presence on a larger Exchange. Such an enhanced share listing generally garners a company the benefits of improved trading liquidity and a more visible profile in the stock marketplace."

... Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc. Investor-Relations Director, Mr. Brent O'Connor.