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Active Power Launches New CleanSource UPS Product Line

^{Published on 2010-12-22 08:41:44 - Market Wire}
 

AUSTIN, Texas--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Critical backup power and infrastructure systems manufacturer Active Power (NASDAQ: ACPW) announced today the general availability of the new G-Series line of its high efficiency flywheel based CleanSource UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system. The G-Series is the latest iteration of Active Powera™s current generation of UPS technology that provides a higher value, feature-rich solution for mission critical operations in power applications that range from 300 kVA to 600 kVA.

"Designed based on customer feedback, the G-Series is an enhancement to our current generation of UPS technology and is a cost and feature optimized solution for the 300 to 600 kVA power range"

The G-Series is offered in both 480 volt (300 kVA and 600 kVA) and 400 volt (250 kVA and 500 kVA) power configurations with N+1 capability.

aDesigned based on customer feedback, the G-Series is an enhancement to our current generation of UPS technology and is a cost and feature optimized solution for the 300 to 600 kVA power range,a said Uwe Schrader-Hausmann, chief technical officer and vice president, Engineering at Active Power.

aThe G-Series has all the tangible benefits small datacenter operators value a" high energy efficiencies even at 40 percent load; extremely power dense; up to seven times less likely to fail compared to conventional UPS technology; and a small carbon footprint. In addition, we added features like a full color touch screen display and the internal maintenance bypass to make the G-Series as easy as possible to manage and operate. These features and the core benefits of CleanSource UPS help reduce the total cost of ownership of the G-Series UPS for operators.a

For more information about CleanSource UPS, please click [ here ].

About Active Power

Active Power provides efficient, reliable and green critical power solutions and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to enable business continuity in the event of power disturbances. Founded in 1992, Active Powera™s flywheel-based UPS systems protect critical operations in datacenters, healthcare facilities, manufacturing plants, broadcast stations and governmental agencies in more than 40 countries. With expert power system engineers and worldwide services and support, Active Power ensures organizations have the power to perform. For more information, please visit [ www.activepower.com ].

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements and all other statements that may be made in this news release that are not historical facts are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. Specific risks include delays in new product development, product performance and quality issues and the acceptance of our current and new products by the power quality market. Please refer to Active Power filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for more information on the risk factors that could cause actual results to differ.

Active Power, CleanSource and CoolAir are registered trademarks of Active Power, Inc. The Active Power logo and PowerHouse are trademarks of Active Power, Inc. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

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