OPEL Proposing New Directors and Other Governance Information

TORONTO, ONTARIO and SHELTON, CONNECTICUTOPEL Solar International Inc. (TSX VENTURE:OPL) ("OPEL" or "the Company") today announced a realignment of its Board of Directors."We are honored that both candidates have accepted being nominated to the Board," stated Mr. Lawrence R. Kunkel, Chairman of OPEL. "Their nomination exemplifies the Company