AMSC TO DEBUT SOLARTIE, GRID INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM, AT INTERSOLAR EUROPE

Devens, USA (ots) - What: AMSC's SolarTie represents the industry's first fully optimized solution for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plant developers. It utilizes AMSC's expertise in utility-scale solutions, combining two of AMSC's proven and proprietary technologies - D-VAR STATCOM and PowerModule power converter systems, that are today connecting over 15 GW of renewable energy to the grid.

In addition to exhibiting at the show, Kleber Facchini, Utility-Scale Solar Business Development Manager for AMSC, will be speaking on the topic: "Cost Effectively Connect Solar Energy to the Grid and Decrease Balance of System Costs.? Additionally, Kleber will be sharing his thoughts on the trends at the show while guest blogging for PV Magazine.

Where: Booth #2271 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre, 81823 Munich, Germany

When: Exhibiting from December 13-16, 2010; Presentation on Wednesday, June 8 at 2:05 pm local time in Room 14C.

Why: Europe has demonstrated its commitment to residential and commercial solar, AMSC expects Europe to be a primary market for utility-scale PV development. Introduced in the U.S. in October, InterSolar Europe will serve as the official launch of AMSC's SolarTie in Europe.

About American Superconductor (NASDAQ: AMSC) AMSC offers an array of proprietary technologies and solutions spanning the electric power infrastructure - from generation to delivery to end use. The company is a leader in renewable energy, providing proven, megawatt-scale wind turbine designs and electrical control systems. The company also offers a host of Smart Grid technologies for power grid operators that enhance the reliability, efficiency and capacity of the grid, and seamlessly integrate renewable energy sources into the power infrastructure. These include superconductor power cable systems, grid-level surge protectors and power electronics-based voltage stabilization systems. AMSC's technologies are protected by a broad and deep intellectual property portfolio consisting of hundreds of patents and licenses worldwide. More information is available at www.amsc.com .

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