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OPEL International Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OPL) and OPEL Solar, Inc.

OPEL Solar, Inc., a leading global developer and supplier of high concentration
photovoltaic ("HCPV") solar panels and other solar products, including
ground-based and rooftop tracker systems, today announced it is qualifying a
number of manufacturing companies to build its product line in North America.
Company officials say the manufacture of its HCPV panels and tracker products,
with the support of local industry in the United States and Canada, will not
only ensure expeditious and cost-effective delivery of North American orders,
but contribute to the growth of jobs and the green economy.


Company officials said that manufacturing in both Canada and the United States
exemplifies OPEL Solar's innovative abilities to help its customers apply for
the solar incentives available that require Ontario or U.S. job content for some
portion of a project. For example, with the Ontario feed-in tariff recently
implemented, OPEL Solar is compliant and is ready to start on utility scale
projects with primary suppliers aligned.


"The manufacture of OPEL Solar's products in North America creates jobs and
brings the 'green economy' to life," said Francisco Middleton, COO of OPEL
Solar, Inc. "With so many industries declining recently, solar power represents
a bright spot with potential for significant growth for many years to come. OPEL
Solar has been responsive to our customers and the solar market by being agile
and ready for local content requirements that benefit economies," Middleton
added.


"On the 'Greening of North America,' we at OPEL Solar are very happy to work
with local suppliers to provide for in-country manufacturing content," said Ed
Linke, Director of Mechanical Engineering for OPEL Solar, Inc. "Working with a
local company has many advantages, especially for the development and
manufacturing of our products. We have challenged each supplier on price,
quality, and delivery; and they are meeting that challenge."


OPEL Solar is qualifying U.S. manufacturers in nine states across the country.
In Canada, the Company is ready with a number of suppliers in the Toronto area. 


About OPEL Solar, Inc. and OPEL International Inc.

With operations headquartered in Shelton, CT and Toronto, Ontario, Canada, OPEL
designs, manufactures and markets high performance concentrating photovoltaic
("HCPV") panels to transform solar energy into electricity for worldwide
commercial application. OPEL's high performance photovoltaic concentrating
panels generate up to 40 percent more kilowatt-hours than conventional flat
plate silicon or thin film solar panels, resulting in more cost-effective
electricity generated from the sun. OPEL also markets a complete line of
precision dual and single axis solar trackers to mount solar panels for optimum
power output. OPEL also designs infrared sensor type products for military and
industrial applications.


A leader in gallium arsenide and solar concentrating photovoltaic technology,
the Company has been awarded 32 patents and has 18 more patents pending. OPEL's
common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "OPL". For more
information about OPEL Solar, Inc., please visit the Company's website at
www.opelinc.com. OPEL Solar, Inc. is a subsidiary of OPEL International Inc.
(TSX VENTURE:OPL). 


Dated: April 28, 2010

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michel Lafrance, Secretary

Investors are cautioned that except for statements of historical facts, certain
statements contained in this news release may include forward-looking
information with respect to the Company. Such forward-looking statements or
information are based on current expectations, estimates and projections
formulated using assumptions currently believed to be reasonable and involving a
number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. The Company does not undertake any obligation
to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so
required by applicable securities laws.

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