Solarvest BioEnergy Inc. Closes Non-Brokered Private Placement

SOLARVEST BIOENERGY INC. (TSX VENTURE:SVS) ("Solarvest" or the "Company") wishes
to announce it has closed a non-brokered private placement, pursuant to which an
investor purchased from the Company 400,000 common shares at a price of $0.25
per share for gross proceeds of $100,000. 


This placement was entirely subscribed by a director and officer who is also a
Control Person of the Company and the placement is exempt from shareholder
approval accordance with MI 61-101 (Protection of Minority Security Holders in
Special Transactions). 


Proceeds from this private placement will be used as general working capital.
The shares will be subject to resale restrictions for a period of four months
from closing under applicable securities legislation. 


About Solarvest BioEnergy:

Solarvest BioEnergy Inc. is a world leading algae technology company that
commercializes proprietary and advanced products for substantial markets. The
Company's algal based production platform provided it with an extremely flexible
system capable of being adapted to produce both human and animal health products
in an economic and environmentally sensitive manner.


The statements made in this news release may contain forward-looking statements
that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results
could differ materially from the Company's expectations and projections.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: 
Solarvest BioEnergy Inc.
Gerri Greenham
Chief Executive Officer
416 420 0947
[e-mail]
www.solarvest.ca