Xantrex Emergency Backup Power Solutions Help People Prepare for 2006 Storm Season.

ARLINGTON, Wash. -- June 1st marked the start of the 2006 hurricane season, and Accuweather forecasts an active storm season this year, predicting one in six Americans could be directly impacted by a severe storm. President George W. Bush and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association are

Xantrex Technology Inc. (TSX:XTX) is helping people prepare for the 2006 storm season by providing emergency backup power solutions. Power outages are a real threat during severe storms, so backup power is an essential part of any emergency preparedness kit. XPower(TM) by Xantrex backup power products deliver electricity anytime, anywhere, enabling people to stay safe and stay connected when the power goes out.

"XPower by Xantrex products provide backup power to enable people to contact emergency services or keep in touch with family and friends and stay informed through news and weather updates during a storm," said Xantrex CEO John Wallace. "In an emergency, a backup power system can make all the difference."

XPower products are great alternatives to generators because they don't require fuel and can be recharged from the electricity grid or an automobile. XPower products are clean, efficient, quiet and fumeless so they're perfect for use inside the home where generators are not safe.

In addition to providing power for several electrical and electronic devices, many XPower backup power solutions also provide light, have a built-in radio, can jump-start a vehicle, and inflate tires. Some XPower products can even power a refrigerator to keep food or medicine cold, or a sump pump to help keep your home dry.

The XPower by Xantrex PowerSource 400 automatically switches to backup power and can operate devices for up to eight hours when the power goes out. Other XPower products designed for emergency use include Powerpacks ranging from 300 watts to 1500 watts.

Plan to be prepared for the 2006 storm season with XPower by Xantrex emergency backup power solutions. The XPower by Xantrex PowerSource 400 is available at Best Buy and Staples Business Depot. Other XPower by Xantrex products are available from the following online retailers: amazon.com, qvc.com, outpost.com, bestbuy.com, canadiantire.ca, buy.com, costco.com, westmarine.com, campingworld.com and northerntool.com.

For more information, visit www.preparedwithpower.com/emergency or visit the Xantrex website at www.xantrex.com.

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com) is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable, portable, mobile, and programmable power markets. The company's products convert and control raw electrical power from any central, distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by electronic and electrical equipment. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company has facilities in Arlington, Washington; Livermore, California; Elkhart, Indiana; Barcelona, Spain; and Reading, England. Xantrex is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "XTX".

Note that this news release contains forward-looking statements related to Xantrex Technology Inc. Such statements reflect the current views of Xantrex with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in these forward-looking statements.