About Us
SuperNode is a cutting-edge technology company specialising in next-generation superconducting cable systems. Our cable can carry 5-10x more energy in a single line than conventional electricity transmission technology. The technology provides innovative solutions to current electricity grid challenges and will play a key role in the transition to decarbonisation. Our goal is to deliver technology to efficiently transfer high amounts of power over long distances, within cities, and for industrial application.
Founded in 2018 by the late renewable energy trailblazer Eddie O’Connor, SuperNode is co-owned by Volnay and Norwegian green investment group AKER Horizons. We have recently expanded operations with a new Cable Technology Centre in Blyth, UK. In 2025, SuperNode’s polymer superconducting cable technology successfully underwent high current testing at 5 kiloamps and beyond.
OUR VISION
People should have access to secure affordable and renewable energy
OUR MISSION
To develop and bring to market innovative technology based upon superconductivity
OUR VALUES
GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY
ONE EMPOWERED TEAM
SAFETY & WELLBEING
BIG, BOLD & INNOVATIVE THINKING
WELCOMING & INCLUSIVE
COMPANY HISTORY & ACHIEVEMENTS
SuperNode’s lowest resistance flexible cryostat was launched.
SuperNode’s polymer superconducting cable technology underwent testing in a complete test loop.
Moved to our purpose-built facility to manufacture and test up to 30 metre prototypes for early projects.
Received significant grant support from the IDA for our prototype development programme.
Established a key partnership with CERN to develop a novel type of insultation for superconducting cables.
Opened centre of excellence to accelerate the development of next-generation superconducting cables.
Secured a major investment from Aker Horizons with support to reach full scale prototype.
Benchmark testing – Gen 01 Cryostat HTS
OUR CORE ASSUMPTIONS
Modern grids are not fit-for purpose for the energy transition. Electricity grids are becoming increasingly overwhelmed due to:
- Generation in peripheral regions.
- 3x electricity consumption by 2050.
- Space and planning constraints in both urban and rural settings.
Insufficient grid development results in grid bottlenecks, project delays, curtailment, and increased costs for consumers.
We need grid innovation to deliver higher power capacity, cheaper transmission, unobtrusive impact & resource efficiency.