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MicroPlanet Technology Corporation ("MicroPlanet" or the "Company") (TSX
VENTURE:MP)(PINKSHEETS:MCTYF), a provider of smart-grid and power-quality
technology, that significantly increases efficiency, quality, and conservation
of electricity, while also enabling the controlled integration of renewable
energy sources into power grids, is pleased to announce today, subject to
regulatory approvals, the addition of John M. Fluke, to the MicroPlanet Board of
Directors. 


Fluke has been the chairman of Fluke Capital Management (parent of Fluke Venture
Partners) since 1980. Prior to 1990, John served as chairman and chief executive
officer of Fluke Corporation, the world leader in precision electronic measuring
devices. He has served as a director of PACCAR Inc. (Fortune 500 #168) since
1984, Gray Rock Energy, Inc. since 2006, Precision Genome Engineering, Inc.
since 2010 and SuperCritical Technologies, Inc. since 2011. John also serves on
the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory board of advisors; has
been a trustee (since 1982) and former Chairman (1993) of The Greater Seattle
Chamber of Commerce; as a mentor in the University of Washington Foster School
of Business MBA Mentor Program since its inception in 2000; a trustee of the
Museum of Flight since 1990; and a trustee of Junior Achievement of Washington
since 1992.


John has previously served on the boards of American Seafoods Group, LLC
(2002-2006), Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (2002-2005); PRIMUS International
(2003-2006) and Peoples Bank and U.S Bank of Washington and its successor as US
Bank of Washington (1984-1997). He is a prior member of the University of
Washington's Business School Advisory Board (1995-2010) and the U of W
Engineering Visiting Committee. Fluke received his bachelor's degree in
electrical engineering from the University of Washington and his master's degree
in electrical engineering from Stanford University.


"I'm pleased to have been invited to serve on the board of MicroPlanet," said
Mr. Fluke. "I spent my entire professional working life in manufacturing of
rugged professional test and measurement equipment, serving the metrology needs
of nearly a dozen market segments, including the power utilities. I find that
MicroPlanet's innovative and robustly implemented technology addresses a very
real problem in many utilities' load end distribution systems. I look forward to
working with my fellow directors in our oversight of MicroPlanet's management to
exploit the excellent opportunities the Company has with its existing and soon
to be added utility customers to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
and the growth in revenues and margins required to produce sustained cash flow
performance." 


Joe Tanner, MicroPlanet president and CEO said; "The addition of Mr. Fluke to
the MicroPlanet board is a strong indication of the potential that our world
class technology represents in the changing global energy market. John Fluke is
broadly regarded as one of the best strategic thinkers in the technology
business and brings both technical and hands-on operational experience to
MicroPlanet. We could not be more pleased, and think this should be a strong
indicator of the path ahead for MicroPlanet."


About MicroPlanet Technology Corp.

MicroPlanet Technology Corp. is a smart grid, energy conservation company, whose
technology regulates voltage steplessly with unrivaled speed and accuracy.
MicroPlanet solutions improve power quality and save energy by dynamically
managing voltage through the use of patented, advanced power electronics.
MicroPlanet's technology solutions has been deployed in seven countries by more
than 20 utilities, the U.S military and multiple commercial customers to manage
voltage on networks, save energy, improve power quality and grid efficiency and
to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, including solar and
wind. MicroPlanet is based in Seattle, WA and is listed on the TSXV and trades
on the OTC under the stock symbol: MP and MCTYF, respectively.
www.microplanet.com 


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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
MicroPlanet Technology Corp.
Joe Tanner
President and Chief Executive Officer
360-910-1600
425-984-2746 (FAX)
jtanner@microplanet.com


MicroPlanet Technology Corp.
Ed Garth
Chief Financial Officer
206-790-7790
425-984-2746 (FAX)
egarth@microplanet.com
www.microplanet.com

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