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Active Power Deploys High Efficiency Flywheel Backup Power Systems at Mission Critical Manufacturing Facility

^{Published on 2011-02-10 02:00:28 - Market Wire}
 

AUSTIN, Texas--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Critical backup power systems and continuous infrastructure solutions provider Active Power (NASDAQ: ACPW) has deployed two of its high efficiency CleanSource UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems at a mission critical production facility in western Germany. Each rated at 750 kVA, the two UPS systems provide power conditioning and protection to the sitea™s sensitive automation equipment.

"Active Powera™s CleanSource UPS is well designed to meet the demands of a manufacturing environment due to the fact it doesna™t require conditioned space compared to other alternatives in the market"

aActive Powera™s CleanSource UPS is well designed to meet the demands of a manufacturing environment due to the fact it doesna™t require conditioned space compared to other alternatives in the market,a said Martin Olsen, vice president and general manager, Global Sales for Active Power. aSpace for power infrastructure equipment on a production floor is also typically limited. With CleanSource UPS, wea™re able to provide a tremendous amount of backup power in a small footprint, allowing the operator to dedicate more real estate to revenue generating systems.a

One of the worlda™s largest and most modern production centers, the customer produces a variety of solutions for the semiconductor market. The two CleanSource UPS systems were installed as part of an ongoing expansion project at the facility.

About Active Power

Active Power (NASDAQ: ACPW) 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 data centers, 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 ].

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