AMSC Sets Third Quarter Reporting Date for February 2, 2010DEVENS, Mass., Jan 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Superconductor Corporation (NASDAQ: AMSC), a global power technologies company, announced today it will release its third quarter fiscal year 2009 financial results prior to the market opening on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. In conjunction with this announcement, AMSC management will participate in a conference call with investors beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 2 to discuss the company's results and its business outlook.

Those who wish to listen to the live conference call webcast should visit the "Investors" section of the company's website at www.amsc.com/investors. The live call also can be accessed by dialing 312-376-8843 and using conference ID 5014044. A telephonic playback of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on February 2 through 1:00 p.m. ET on February 9. Please call 888-203-1112 and refer to conference ID 5014044 to access the playback.

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 alternative 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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