ZBB Energy Corporation to Present at the 4th Annual Merriman Curhan Ford CleanTech Conference

MILWAUKEE, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX:ZBB) , a developer and manufacturer of distributed energy storage solutions based on proprietary zinc rechargeable electrical energy storage technology, announced today that its management will present at the 4th Annual Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. CleanTech Conference on May 13, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. The event will be held at Le Parker Meridien in New York City.


Rob Parry, ZBB’s CEO, commented “Merriman’s focus on clean technology and alternative sources of energy certainly underscores the growing demand for smart methods of energy storage for such applications, which is just one of the multiple markets in which ZBB is focusing.” The conference will include more than 55 public and private CleanTech companies. For those interested but unable to attend in person, we will offer a live webcast of our presentation at http://www.merrimanco.com/. The presentation will also be available on our website at http://www.zbbenergy.com/


In addition to presentations from attending companies, this year will also feature several expert panel discussions on topics including biofuels, clean coal technology, electric vehicles, energy-efficient lighting, energy storage, next-generation solar and utility-scale solar.


More information about the conference can be found at: http://www.merrimanco.com/


About ZBB Energy


ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX:ZBB) provides clean energy storage solutions based on proprietary zinc rechargeable energy storage technology that addresses requirements in multiple markets such as alternative energy applications, large electrical utilities and green residential and commercial architecture. A developer and manufacturer of its modular, transportable and environmentally friendly Zinc Energy Storage Solutions (“ZESS”), ZBB was founded in 1981 as an R&D company and is headquartered in Wisconsin with offices located in Perth, Australia.


About Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. and MCF Corporation


Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. is an investment bank and securities broker-dealer focused on fast-growing companies and growth-oriented institutional investors. It provides investment research, brokerage and trading services primarily to institutions, as well as advisory and investment banking services to corporate clients. Its mission is to become a leader in researching, advising, financing, trading and investing in fast-growing companies. Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and SIPC.


Safe Harbor


Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including the description of the company and its product offering, are forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including historical volatility and low trading volume of our stock, the risk and uncertainties inherent in the early stages of growth companies, the company’s need to raise substantial additional capital to proceed with its business, risks associated with competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.


SMH Capital Inc. Disclosure


The information disseminated by ZBB Energy Corporation (“ZBB” or the “Company”) is part of the services provided by SMH Market & Liquidity Services (“MLS”), SMH Capital Inc. and is for information purposes only. It constitutes neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell any securities mentioned in this press release. The SMH Capital MLS group provides Corporate Finance Perspective reports, shareholder tracking and monitoring, trading information services, among others, for a monthly retainer fee payable in cash to SMH Capital Inc. The information contained herein is based on the information provided by the Company, press releases or reports, SEC filings or from other sources believed to be reliable as of the date of the press release on the Company, but no representations, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy or completeness. It is subject to change without notice.


Market & Liquidity Services is provided by SMH Capital Inc. Member FINRA & SIPC


First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: bzaferos@n-s.com


Source: ZBB Energy Corporation


CONTACT: Robert Parry, Chief Executive Officer of ZBB Energy
Corporation, +1-262-253-9800,
rparry@zbbenergy.com; or Joanne Verkuilen of SMH
Capital Inc. Market & Liquidity Services, +1-212-893-1122,
joanne.verkuilen@smhcapital.com, for ZBB Energy Corporation


Web site: http://www.zbbenergy.com/