SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Oct 22, 2008 -- Mr. Raj Gurm, President of NATCO International, Inc. (OTC BB:NCII.OB - News) is pleased to announce that the Lassen Energy Hybrid Solar Panel is currently in the process of undergoing tests using various procedures with observations by an independent professional. The preliminary results are promising, and the company hopes to be able to announce results with the independent verification shortly.

Lassen Energy's hybrid solar panel contains components that combine patent pending technology with proprietary trade secrets to dramatically improve the photovoltaic efficiency. Additionally, Lassen has the rights to construct and operate solar power plants with output in excess of 1 Megawatt using these proprietary solar panels.

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