IDS Solar Announces Inaugural Shipment of Its Advanced Portable Solar Electric Generators

LAKE ELSINORE, CA--(Marketwire - Jan 17, 2013) - IDS Solar Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: IDST) today announced delivery on January 15th of its initial commercial order for 45 Solar Survivor™ portable solar electric generators.

"This officially moves us into revenue generation and helps provide the resources to continue to fulfill orders," stated Bruce Knoblich, CEO. "We are excited about now being competitive in this growing field and intend to lead it with our advanced design, dedicated team and longstanding manufacturing capability."

Through its innovative storage and charge design, the Solar Survivor is the economical, sturdy and reliable choice for portable solar energy as part of an emergency/disaster preparedness plan or to provide off-grid, odorless, noiseless and non-flammable power.

About IDS Solar Technologies, Inc.
IDS Solar Technologies, Inc. is a GIIRS-rated "Green Energy" company that designs, develops, manufactures and distributes a family of portable solar power generators for use by consumers, industry, government and disaster relief efforts worldwide. Each unit features a battery storage system that provides electricity anytime, almost anywhere for routine, periodic or emergency use.

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