LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. announces option grant

VANCOUVER, Aug. 30 /CNW/ - LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. (TSX-V:LGS) ("LGC Skyrota" or "the Company") today announced that the board agreed to issue 350,000 options each to two directors. Each option is to be exercisable for one common share at $0.10 per option with a five year expiry date. The board also agreed to issue shares at $0.05 each, in lieu of directors' fees. The stock option grants and the issuance of stock in lieu of directors' fees remain subject to regulatory approval.

About LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp.

LGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. is a leader in the development and maintenance of clean-energy producing wind turbines. With operations based in Northern Ireland and executive offices located in Vancouver, B.C., the Company is well-positioned to expand throughout Europe and enter the North American market. The Company operates two business divisions: LGC, which rebuilds gearboxes for large wind turbines, and Skyrota, which manufactures a revolutionary 5kW small vertical-axis wind turbine. LGC Skyrota trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LGS. For more information, please visit www.lgcskyrota.com.

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