MANITOWOC, Wis., Aug 4, 2010 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Orion Energy Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex:OESX), a leading power technology enterprise, announced today that its President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Potts and its Chief Financial Officer Scott Jensen, will present at the 30th Annual Canaccord Genuity Global Growth Conference.

Potts and Jensen will address institutional investors and industry leaders at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, Aug. 12. A live audio webcast of Orion's presentation will be available through the company's website at http://investor.oriones.com.

The three-day event, held Aug. 10 through 12, brings together some of the world's most innovative companies and institutional investors to share knowledge, discuss emerging trends, build relationships, identify opportunities and ignite global ideas for growth.

Orion is a leading power technology enterprise that designs, manufactures and deploys energy management systems, consisting primarily of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, intelligent wireless control systems and direct renewable solar technology for commercial and industrial customers. Orion has deployed its energy management systems in 5,612 facilities across North America, including 120 of the Fortune 500 companies. Since 2001, Orion technology has displaced more than 527 megawatts, saving customers more than $856 million and reducing indirect carbon dioxide emissions by 7.3 million tons.

Orion Energy Systems Inc. (NYSE Amex:OESX) is a leading power technology enterprise that designs, manufactures and deploys energy management systems, consisting primarily of high-performance, energy-efficient lighting platforms, intelligent wireless control systems and direct renewable solar technology for commercial and industrial customers without compromising their operations. For more information, visit www.oesx.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.

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SOURCE: Orion Energy Systems, Inc.

CONTACT:  Orion Energy Systems
Investor Relations Contact
Scott Jensen, Chief Financial Officer
(920) 892-5454
sjensen@oesx.com
Media Contact
Linda Diedrich, Vice President Corporate Communications
(920) 482-1988
ljd@oes1.com

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