AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Critical backup power systems and continuous infrastructure solutions provider Active Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACPW) has received the 2010 Technical Excellence Award from IT168, one of China’s largest IT online media outlets for its high efficiency CleanSource UPS (uninterruptible power supply) system. CleanSource UPS was one of eight products to receive the award.

The flywheel based UPS system received the prestigious product award based on its innovative design and the tangible economic benefits it could potentially bring to datacenter operators in China due to its high energy efficiency.

“Since 2004, IT168 has awarded products for Technical Excellence based on technological innovation and the product’s ability to influence future trends in their respective markets,” said Zhiguo Li, editor at IT168. “Active Power’s flywheel based CleanSource UPS technology will directly impact how new datacenters are designed and how operators will protect their mission critical loads as the system provides higher performance and economic benefits over conventional battery technology.”

“This product recognition for our CleanSource UPS from one of the most reputable information technology media outlets in China is exciting – as we continue to aggressively sell and market our critical backup power systems and continuous infrastructure solutions in China,” said Martin Olsen, vice president and general manager, Global Sales and Business Development for Active Power. “CleanSource UPS offers end users high energy efficiencies, low maintenance and the ability to deploy systems in a modular fashion so systems can be installed as business and IT demands evolve for the customer.”

The IT168 Technical Excellence Award winners are selected by a panel made up of nearly 40 experts, national authorities, evaluation engineers and research institutes as well as editorial staff at the publication. Products are selected based on a number of specific criteria including innovation and the high probability of the product to positively impact the industry in the near future.

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 Power’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.

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