Natco Completes Initial Funding

To Finalize Agreement With Lassen Energy

• Press Release
• Source: Natco International Inc.
• On 3:33 pm EST, Wednesday January 7, 2009

SURREY, British Columbia, Jan. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natco International, Inc. (OTC BB:NCII.OB - News) is pleased to announce that it has completed the Private placement for $200,000 and is looking forward to closing its agreement with Lassen Energy, Inc. Once the initial funds are received by Lassen from Natco, the two companies will execute the share exchange referred to as the Final Closing.

Natco has been in talks with numerous entities within India, Canada, and the State of Hawaii and the level of interest is very high. Natco is currently in negotiations with Indian officials regarding Solar Hybrid Power Plants in the State of Punjab. Natco will be updating its shareholders on a regular basis regarding progress to its strategic business plan and the status with the various projects currently under discussion.

About Natco

Natco (p2solar) is dedicated to bringing high tech solar systems into the mainstream. Our mission is to provide green sustainable energy 24 hours, 7 days a week. This is accomplished by reducing the overall cost of solar through the company's new Lassen Hybrid Solar Panel technology. P2Solar will manufacture the Lassen Hybrid Solar Panel for application in both the Residential, Commercial, and Industrial markets. Also, P2Solar will build and operate power plants. For additional information please visit our web site at http://www.p2solar.com

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         Natco International, Inc.
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         Jon Brainard
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