• City Lights at Queens Landing Purchases a Power on Demand System
• Arista Power to Discuss at Upcoming AGRION Conference

Rochester, NY, May 7, 2013 – Arista Power, Inc. (“Arista Power” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: ASPW) has received an order for a Power on Demand system (“PoD”) from City Lights at Queens Landing, Inc. (“City Lights”) pursuant to which City Lights has agreed to purchase a Power on Demand system from Arista Power for installation and use at City Lights’ 43-story, 525-unit cooperative building located in Long Island City, New York (the “City Lights Building”).

The City Lights Building is managed by Rose Associates, Inc., a leading New York-based full-service real estate development and management firm.

Separately, City Lights intends to purchase and install a combined heating and power (“CHP”) co-generation system at the City Lights Building.

Arista Power’s Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including solar, wind, fuel cells, generators, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce electricity costs – particularly demand charges – for large energy users. The PoD system that will be installed at the City Lights Building will consist of a micro-grid that will include the integration of the newly installed solar PV, the newly installed CHP co-generation system, energy storage and power distribution. The total value of the PoD and CHP project is $1.275 million.

The PoD system sold to City Lights represents Arista Power’s first sale of a PoD system to be installed in the New York City area. Arista Power expects this PoD system to be installed by the third quarter of 2013.

“This sale to City Lights represents the first sale of our Power on Demand system into the New York City market,” said Mark Matthews, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Arista Power. “With New York City’s high electricity and demand rates, we believe that there are literally thousands of buildings in the New York City area that are candidates for a Power on Demand system. We are in active negotiations with other real estate management companies, and expect to close additional sales in the New York City area.”

Mr. Matthews continued “This sale of a Power on Demand system comes at a great time for Arista Power. I will be speaking at an AGRION event on Thursday, May 9, 2013, and I plan on discussing Power on Demand’s applications in the New York City market.”

Mr. Matthews is participating as a speaker at Energy Storage Economics 2.0 for New York City and Beyond, an AGRION event which will take place Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York. More information on this event is available at the following link: AGRION Conference | Energy Storage Economics 2.0 for New York City and Beyond

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid.

About Rose Associates, Inc.
Founded in 1928, Rose Associates is one of New York’s oldest and most respected management companies, representing landlords of prime residences throughout the City. Rose Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of development, marketing, leasing and management services with a portfolio of more than 27,000 units and has developed more than 30 million square feet of properties for itself and its clients. For more on Rose Associates, Inc., please go to: rosenyc.com.

About AGRION
AGRION is a global business network for energy, cleantech and corporate sustainability launched in 2007. With offices in San Francisco, New York, Frankfurt, Paris, and Beijing, and an international community of more than 200,000 industry professionals, AGRION provides a platform for members to connect, exchange ideas, and identify business opportunities. Each office hosts weekly onsite and online conferences to facilitate face-to-face networking and online collaboration with industry leaders. AGRION hosts international conventions in Europe, China and the US, and its website contains updated information and reports about the energy markets and sustainability best practices. AGRION also launches, manages and supports ventures and projects in renewable energies, smart grid, EVS, energy efficiency and sustainability. For more information, visit: agrion.org

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Molly Hedges
(585) 243-4040
ir@aristapower.com

“By collectively purchasing solar, the community of Seneca County will be able to take advantage of the bulk pricing discount that Arista Power is offering. This bulk pricing, coupled with government incentives and technology advancements in solar panels, makes solar energy in New York a more viable and environmentally favorable energy option. We’re excited to help bring this program to Seneca County,” said Thomas Kime, Chairman of the Seneca County IDA.

Robert Aronson, Executive Director of the Seneca County IDA, said, “Arista Power will provide Seneca County area businesses and residents the opportunity to learn more about solar energy as a way to lower their electricity costs in an environmentally friendly way. In addition, Arista Power will work with local contractors and our educational institutions.”

Bill Schmitz, CEO of Arista Power, said, “As our solar sales continue to grow, we are offering community solar purchasing programs in areas that show a demographic of constituents that are curious about the economics of clean, independent energy. These programs mimic the model that we successfully implemented with the Solarize Madison County program. After meeting with the progressive leadership at the IDA of Seneca County, we have decided to offer the program to the community in Seneca County, New York. Solar buyers in New York are realizing how effective solar energy generation works and, in many cases, they are able to eliminate over 90% of their electric bill. By collaborating with community leaders, local contractors, and area educational institutions, the Grow Solar Seneca program will benefit not just the environment, but will also build community bonds, and support the local economy and solar buyers’ pocketbooks.”

Grow Solar Seneca is a solar purchasing program that will be available to the Seneca County community. The program features bulk pricing, a complete, streamlined process from site assessment to installation and tax incentive form assistance, educational workshops, and local workforce training. The program will be available to all Seneca County residents, commercial entities, agricultural, institutions, and municipalities on a first come, first serve basis for a limited time. Site assessments are complimentary.

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (SENIDA)
The Seneca County Industrial Development Agency (SENIDA) is a public benefit corporation dedicated to ensuring the long-term economic health of our county by attracting new businesses and helping existing businesses grow. The agency promotes private sector commercial and industrial development, and advances the job opportunities and economic welfare of the people of Seneca County. We work with site selectors, CEOs and business owners to make the most of our region’s numerous geographic advantages and exceptional workforce, forming partnerships that will benefit both the employers and the people that call Seneca County home.

To learn more about Seneca County Industrial Development Agency, visit: http://www.senecacountyida.org

To learn more about Seneca County, visit: http://www.co.seneca.ny.us or http://fingerlakescentral.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Communications
(585) 243-4040
ircontact@aristapower.com

At Seneca County IDA
Robert Aronson
(315) 539-1725
raronson@co.seneca.ny.us

One such company is Arista Power, a Rochester, New York-based technology firm with a proprietary battery storage and power management system that offers a new approach to powering up when the grid is down.

Founded in 2009, the company had its beginnings in a garage where the inventor tinkered with small wind turbine engines. By 2010 the company had its first military contract. Read the full story here.

Shawn Hogan, the Mayor of Hornell said, “We are proud to offer this innovative program to our community. Arista Power is offering competitive pricing, an experienced and NYSERDA certified installation team that will work with local contractors, a strong network of suppliers, a familiarity of our community and the NYSERDA tax incentive application process, and a strong, collaborative company presence that has already successfully Solarized a New York State county.”

Solarize Hornell is a solar purchasing program available to the community that offers competitive pricing, a streamlined process from site assessment to installation and tax incentive form assistance, educational workshops, and local workforce training. The program will be available to area home and business owners, farmers, institutions, and municipalities on a first come, first serve basis for a limited time. Site assessments are complimentary.

“Our partnership with Arista Power will provide Genesee County businesses and residents the opportunity to learn more about solar energy as a way to potentially lower their electricity costs in an environmentally friendly way,” said Steve Hyde, president and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center. “We are excited to be partnering with such a reputable solar energy company, as Arista Power offers competitive pricing and incentives, an experienced installation team, and a strong network of suppliers.”

John Benetti, Project Director at Arista Power, said, “We are taking the successful community solar purchasing model that we implemented for the Solarize Madison County program and are bringing it to the City of Hornell in Steuben County, New York and the surrounding area. Our customers are realizing how effective solar energy generation works in New York and in many cases they are able to eliminate over 90% of their electric bill with a system.”

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About the City of Hornell, New York
The City of Hornell is located in Steuben County, New York. Located in Steuben County, Hornell is within two hours of most major cities in western, central and southern New York. The nearby Finger Lakes provide many recreational and nature activities. There are two state parks and four county parks a short distance away.

To learn more about the City of Hornell, visit: www.cityofhornell.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Communications
(585) 243-4040
ircontact@aristapower.com

At City of Hornell
City of Hornell
82 Main St., PO Box 627
Hornell, NY 14843
P (607) 324-7421
F (607) 324-3150
www.cityofhornell.com

The MRPS combines Arista Power’s state-of-the-art energy storage, power distribution and patent pending system controls and intelligence along with energy generation from solar PV to create a complete micro-grid perfectly suited for power at remote locations. The system can be transported by commercial vehicles and is designed to replace diesel fuel generators for continuous operations. The system will be used to power communications equipment in a remote location where energy security and reliability is considered mission critical.

“Our system is a preferable alternative to using diesel generators in the field and not only results in fuel savings for the U.S. government but also reduces the additional logistical cost required to provide fossil fuel to remote locations on a regular basis. We are excited about the field success of our MRPS and feel that recent orders for the MRPS, both of the commercial and government variety, validate that our systems are meeting the needs of our customers. Wherever there is a need for off grid power, such as remote locations or disaster recovery situations, we are seeing increasing interest in our Mobile Renewable Power Station – both in the commercial market and from a number of government agencies,” said Mark Matthews, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Arista Power.

Adeeb Saba, Vice President of Engineering for Arista Power, said, “We are very pleased to have another order from the U.S. Government for our MRPS and are excited to take the advancements we have developed from the work we are doing with the U.S. Army on intelligent scalable micro-grids and apply them to this new MRPS. The new controls we have developed for the MRPS can be configured to incorporate a variety of energy storage and generation technologies to service virtually any power requirement. With our customized remote monitoring capabilities, the system can be managed from anywhere in the world.”

About Arista Power’s Renewable Power Stations
Arista Power’s Renewable Power Station (RPS) and Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) utilize energy generated from solar PV, wind, generators, fuel cells, and other energy-generating devices that are stored in an integrated onboard storage device for off-grid and remote applications. Arista Power has designed the Renewable Power Station and the Mobile Renewable Power Station to be able to adjust the composition of the various energy sources depending on each customer’s available renewable energy, power needs and budget. Stationary and scalable, the Renewable Power Station is a containerized system that can be drop-shipped to the end user at off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid for power needs. The Mobile Renewable Power Station is trailer mounted and is ruggedized to be transported to different locations where off-grid power may be needed. Arista Power’s stationary Renewable Power Station and their Mobile Renewable Power Station can be used virtually anywhere, including remote areas of the world where either no electricity exists or where there are severe power outages through poor supply and inconsistent delivery, or for any consumer who prefers to be grid independent. Because emission-producing diesel generators cause pollution, are costly to maintain, and the cost of fuel can be very expensive in difficult to access areas, Arista Power expects there to be significant interest in renewable generation for off-grid and back-up power applications, and for such interest to accelerate.

Applications: off-grid applications such as remote locations, water pumping stations, telecommunications towers, oil and gas drilling sites, mining operations, border patrol, campsites, community centers at remote villages, disaster recovery operations, back up for power blackouts and grid strain, remote communications towers, or battery charging stations at military bases.

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Communications
(585) 243-4040
ircontact@aristapower.com

Solarize Genesee is a solar purchasing program available to the community that offers bulk pricing, a complete streamlined process from site assessment to installation and tax incentive form assistance, educational workshops, and local workforce training. The program will be available to all Genesee County home and business owners, farmers, institutions, and municipalities on a first come, first serve basis for a limited time. Site assessments are complimentary. Interested parties can go here to receive more information.

John Benetti, Project Director at Arista Power, said, “We are taking the successful community solar purchasing model that we implemented with the Solarize Madison County program and are bringing it to Genesee County. The Solarize program simplifies buying a solar system and uses bulk purchasing and cost efficiencies to offer solar purchasers an attractive return on investment. Our customers are realizing how effective solar energy generation works in New York and in many cases they are able to eliminate over 90% of their electric bill. With our solar community purchasing program, combined with tax incentives, our solar customers can have paybacks as low as just a couple of years, with several decades of ongoing benefit.”

“Our partnership with Arista Power will provide Genesee County businesses and residents the opportunity to learn more about solar energy as a way to potentially lower their electricity costs in an environmentally friendly way,” said Steve Hyde, president and CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center. “We are excited to be partnering with such a reputable solar energy company, as Arista Power offers competitive pricing and incentives, an experienced installation team, and a strong network of suppliers.”

Bill Schmitz, CEO of Arista Power, said, “Madison County’s Solarize program created a lot of community buzz and many residents and businesses have benefitted from that program. We collaborated with community leaders, local contractors, and the area educational institutions to offer a full suite of benefits to this community program. Not only is it good for the environment, it’s good for community bonding, the local economy, and solar buyers’ pocketbooks.”

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC)
The GCEDC is the primary economic development agency in Genesee County, NY. The GCEDC’s mission is to be the driving force in fostering community economic success through growth, expansion and retention of our existing business base and to market our community as “business friendly” facilitating new business attraction in order to build a sustainable long-term economy. The GCEDC is also focused on fostering increased economic activity for our community by providing a high quality of life for our residents and their families. The GCEDC enables this by progressively marketing our community to businesses facilitating business capital investment which contributes to the creation and retention of quality jobs. The Batavia/Genesee County region has been recognized for eight consecutive years by Site Selection Magazine as a top ten micropolitan in the United States and is rated number three by Business Facilities Magazine as a top metro area for food processing and manufacturing growth.

Genesee County is a county located in western New York, between the cities of Buffalo and Rochester, New York. The county seat is located in Batavia, New York. The county has 8 public school districts, including: Alexander Central School District, Batavia City School District, Byron-Bergen Central School District, Elba Central School District, LeRoy Central School District, Oakfield-Alabama Central School District, Pavilion Central School District, and Pembroke Central School District.

To learn more about Genesee County and GCEDC visit: www.gcedc.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Corporate Communications
(585) 243-4040
ircontact@aristapower.com

But the city of Geneva’s tree is doing something different and a little more environmentally friendly. Read the full story here.

Mr. Matthews has been requested to be a panelist for the session titled “Is Technology Integration The Path to Better Returns?” by moderator, Jeffrey M. Bedell, Vice President of Sustainability at The Macerich Company. Jon Ethington, Senior Projects Director and Principal Solutions Architect at Panasonic Eco Solutions Group, and Ed Lieberman, Regional Director of Southern California, at Bloom Energy, will be joining Mr. Matthews as panelists for the session.

“We’ve developed a relationship with Macerich and Mr. Bedell through conversations to evaluate how our products can provide solutions to Macerich. Macerich, one of the country’s leading owners, operators and developers of major retail properties, has many facilities that are subject to significant demand charges that will potentially benefit from our Power on Demand System. We are honored to be invited to the ICSC RetailGreen Conference. This conference will be a great forum for Arista Power to share the benefits our customers are experiencing with the Power on Demand system with major retail center and commercial customers such as Nike, Wal-Mart, and Safeway,” said Mr. Matthews.

ICSC RetailGreen is being held in conjunction with ICSC CenterBuild, the leading retail development, design, and construction conference.

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About ICSC
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit www.icsc.org.

About ICSC RetailGreen Conference
RetailGreen Conference & Innovation Showcase The only retail-focused green real estate conference. Green building issues will impact property owners, investors, and tenants over the next 5, 10, and 20 years as energy costs rise, building code evolves, and legislation begins to require the disclosure of energy efficiency data of properties.

“Going Green” is as much about saving money and protecting asset value as it is about preserving our planet’s resources. New technology hits the market every day, sustainability rating systems are being launch or updated every year, and there are a myriad of incentives and financing options available.



Whether you feel excited, overwhelmed or enraged about retail sustainability, you need to join the conversation. This conference is a must-attend event for management, operations, design, development and construction professionals who are serious about learning the latest about sustainability in the retail environment. Value Added: ICSC RetailGreen is being held in conjunction with ICSC CenterBuild, the leading retail development, design, and construction conference. For more information about the Conference click here.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact Information
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Communications
(585) 243-4040
cmahon@aristapower.com

The order recognizes Arista Power’s successful completion and delivery of Phase One of the multi-phase program for the development of an Intelligent Micro-Grid that is being designed to seamlessly integrate both renewable and traditional energy sources to provide the scalability and automatic operation needed to deliver reliable power in remote areas where military operations are taking place which require a broad spectrum of energy needs and applications in order to minimize the use of fossil fuels and save lives by reducing the need to transport diesel fuel.

Arista Power, the prime contractor of this project, is developing the Intelligent Scalable Micro-Grid under the guidance of the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (“CERDEC”).

Under Phase One of the program, Arista Power delivered the initial intelligent micro-grid to the U.S. Army and demonstrated the system at the Pentagon during the Pentagon Energy Security Event from October 2nd through October 4th, 2012. Phase Two of the program is to further develop the capacity, scalability, and energy behavior management capabilities, of the Intelligent Micro-Grid. The program has options for CERDEC to provide additional funding for continued development upon the successful completion of Phase Two.

Mark Matthews, Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Arista Power, said that, “Through the successful completion of Phase One, we are extremely honored to be awarded Phase Two. Diesel generators provide the majority of power used in theater by the U.S. Army. The difficulty and expense of providing the fuel to run generators at remote locations is a major concern for the Army. In response to this concern, the U.S. Army is developing intelligent, scalable micro-grids for remote locations. We will continue to be a leading partner with the Department of Defense as it moves to achieve these objectives utilizing not only our engineering expertise in the development of the Intelligent Scalable Micro-Grid, but also our Power on Demand peak-shaving system, our Mobile Renewable Power Station, our Man-Portable Micro Wind Turbines, and other products that deliver energy to remote locations with both renewable and traditional energy sources.”

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station (MRPS) that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station (RPS) that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research,
Development and Engineering Center (“CERDEC”)
The Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (or “CERDEC”) is the United States Army’s information technologies and integrated systems center. Located at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland, CERDEC is one of the 10 organizations that make up the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (“RDECOM”) and is the leading supplier of advanced Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities, technologies and integrated solutions for the Warfighter. For more on CERDEC, please go to: cerdec.army.mil

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact Information
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of IR & Communications
(585) 243-4040
cmahon@aristapower.com

Arista Power has been awarded a contract with the military to help reduce the amount of fossil fuels being used in the field, and this week they are presenting their progress at the Pentagon.

From wind turbines that can fit in a soldier’s back pack, to individual energy grids that can be loaded onto a trailer, this company is working on addressing the growing need for renewable energy, and energy management.

The Department of Defense is working towards generating or purchasing 25 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2025.

The system Arista Power is building is called an intelligent micro-grid, and as CEO and President of the company Bill Schmitz explains, it is basically just a mini version of a regular electricity grid – but with a few adjustments.

“Everybody can envision a big power plant, just think about this as a little power plant. But the little power plant is a wind turbine, or the little power plant is a solar panel. And we basically set up a grid that you can ‘plug and play’ into it.” Schmitz says.

A theoretical layout for a micro-grid used in a community or business.
Credit New York State report – Microgrids: An assessment of the value, opportunities, and barriers to deployment in New York state.

Micro-grids can pull energy from a diverse range of sources which Schmitz explains can be anything from traditional fuel, to solar panels or a cell phone battery.

The system Arista has designed then analyzes each source and the usage patterns, and can also alert soldiers in the field on how to use equipment efficiently.

It is a predictive system that can analyzes things like the number of sunlight hours and then converts that into data on how much energy can be collected and stored and how much can be used. Schmitz says: “We tap into all available resources out there, analyze it and then give the soldier the ability to say here’s what I can run, here’s what I can’t run, here’s how long my mission is, here is what I have to be conscious about.”

The Holy Grail
One of the biggest questions about renewable energy in the past few years has been how do we store it?

According to Schmitz, “storage is the holy grail,” and something their system does well.

And he says the key is batteries. The issue isn’t really getting batteries to charge with different forms of energy however, it’s the next part; managing that energy.

“It’s really how you manage the energy in and out, and when you do it.”

This technology has been advanced by the emergence of electric cars he says, and their growing place in the car industry is pushing battery prices down.

Arista is working on this issue with General Electric (GE) which has invested $300 million in a battery plant in Schenectady, N.Y.

U.S army engineer with a system converted to be able to power a micro-grid.
Credit Some rights reserved by U.S army material command.

Good Feedback
Phase one of Arista’s multi-year project with the military is getting a good response at the Pentagon already Schmitz says.

But Schmitz says his team of 14 hasn’t made it to this point on their own.

“We used all of the resources in Rochester and Western New York to be able to pull this off. It’s a great accomplishment and we’re very optimistic that that’s going to yield great rewards for us as a company.

The real reason we could do that, and have the capability is, it’s kind of like our power on demand system, we use all available resources to be able to generate a result.”

Article by Kate O’Connell, WXXI’s Innovation Trail