Andalay Solar 8-K Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar Settle Dispute over Patents

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Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar Settle Dispute over Patents

CAMPBELL and SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA - May 31, 2012 - Westinghouse Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:WEST) and Zep Solar, Inc. (Zep Solar) today announced a final and comprehensive settlement of their multi-year legal disputes, resulting in the expected dismissal of all federal court actions and the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) case. The specific terms of the global settlement are confidential.

The settlement extends to all customers, suppliers, and licensees of both Westinghouse Solar and Zep Solar who were named in one or more of the proceedings.  Both parties are pleased to be announcing today a complete and final end to the dispute and look forward to expanding the market for photovoltaic systems.

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Contacts:

Public Relations

Gary Mull

Westinghouse Solar Inc.

(408) 402-9478

pr@westinghousesolar.com

Investor Relations

Matt Selinger

Genesis Select

(303) 415-0200

mselinger@genesisselect.com

About Zep Solar

Learn more at www.zepsolar.com

Media Contact:

Daniel Flanigan

Zep Solar Inc.

(415) 237-3526

daniel@zepsolar.com