April 5, 2010 (FinancialWire) — American Superconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: AMSC) said that Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd has placed an order with AMSC for a large D-VAR-based grid interconnection system.

AMSC said that the order, utilizing 24 D-VAR modules integrated with external smart-switched capacitor banks and proprietary AMSC controls that are optimized for wind farm applications, is its largest order for a grid interconnection system to date.

The solution will be utilized to meet local grid interconnection requirements for the 206 megawatt Collgar Wind Farm under construction in Western Australia.

AMSC said it expects to deliver the D-VAR equipment to Vestas within approximately 12 months. AMSC’s grid interconnection solutions are already connecting more than one-third of Australia’s wind power to the power grid.

Massachusetts-based American Superconductor provides megawatt-scale wind turbine designs and electrical control systems. The company also offers a range of Smart Grid technologies for power grid operators.

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