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Composite Technology Receives Positive Self Damping Test Results

(COMTEX) B: Composite Technology Receives Positive Self Damping Test Resuls From FCI's Electrical Power Interconnect Division:
Composite Technology Receives Positive Self Damping Test Results From FCI's Electrical Power Interconnect Division Test Results Support FCI/CTC Continued Joint Development of Connector Products for ACCC ( PRNewswire-FirstCall )

IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Composite
Technology Corporation (CTC) (OTC Bulletin Board: CPTCQ), a leading developer of
high-performance composite core conductor cables for electric transmission and
distribution lines, today announced that its strategic partner for hardware
development and sales, FCI's Electrical Power Interconnect Division, (EPI), a
subsidiary of the AREVA Group, released the results of a series of tests of self
damping properties performed on CTC's Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC)
cable and hardware components by FCI-Burndy Products.

The tests were conducted at FCI's state-of-the-art, renowned testing facility in
Evreux, France. The tests clearly demonstrate that ACCC cable has vastly
superior self damping characteristics as compared to the traditional steel
center core currently supporting the vast majority of all high-voltage
transmission wires in the United States.

"Once again these tests demonstrate the superior performance of CTC's composite
core technology," said CTC's Benton Wilcoxon, CEO. "As our vendors and partners
test the integrity of our novel products at the highest standards, we see
results proving the superior performance and economic advantages of our ACCC
cable and related hardware technologies."

CTC and FCI engineering teams have worked jointly for well over a year in
engineering and testing connector and hardware designs to meet HT / LS ACCC
criteria. As a result of the test data, FCI-Burndy will expand the line of
connector, suspension, hardware and vibration damping products based around
CTC's ACCC cable.

The purpose of the self damping test is to measure the power dissipation
characteristics of overhead conductors. The data is used to assist in the
selection of vibration dampers for the cable. The logarithmic decay method was
used to perform these tests. Data developed during the tests allows for the
precise calculation of equipment design and location of the hardware mounted on
the transmission conductors. Reducing mechanical vibration from environmental
conditions is expected to decrease maintenance cost and increase the
transmission system reliability.

About FCI:

FCI, a subsidiary of the AREVA GROUP, is a leading Global manufacturer employing
over 12,500 people in more than 30 production facilities around the world.
Through its wide ranging distribution network, FCI provides reliable connection
systems and solutions to the telecommunications, data, industrial,
instrumentation, energy, automotive, and space industries. FCI/EPI -- BURNDY
PRODUCTS is located in Manchester, New Hampshire. Visit the FCI website:
www.fciconnect.com.

About CTC:

Composite Technology Corporation is an Irvine, California based company
providing high performance composite core conductor cables for electric
transmission and distribution lines. The novel proprietary ACCC cable is
superior to existing conventional conductor products of the same diameter in a
number of key performance areas, including: Up to twice the ampacity of
conventional cables; virtually eliminates high-temperature sag; uses
conventional installation methods and tools; reduces construction costs on new
lines by requiring fewer structures; may be retrofitted on existing structures
to increase current capacity; non-corrosive core; eliminates bi-metallic
corrosion; and reduces line losses, compared with same diameter conventional
cables, at same operating temperatures. More information can be found at
www.compositetechcorp.com or by contacting James Carswell, Director of Investor
Relations, at 760-416-8628.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined in the
Securities Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"). The safe harbor for
forward-looking statements provided to companies by the Reform Act does not
apply to Composite Technology Corporation (Company). However, actual events or
results may differ from the Company's expectations on a negative or positive
basis and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties
including, but not limited to, competition with larger companies, development of
and demand for a new technology, risks associated with a startup company, risks
associated with international transactions, general economic conditions,
availability of funds for capital expenditure by customers, availability of
timely financing, cash flow, timely delivery by suppliers, or the Company's
ability to manage growth. Other risk factors attributable to the Company's
business segment may affect the actual results achieved by the Company and are
included in the Company's Annual Report filed with the Commissioner on Form
10KSB for fiscal year ended September 30, 2004.

Contact: James Carswell
SOURCE Composite Technology Corporation
CONTACT: James Carswell of Composite Technology Corporation, +1-760-41
-8628

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