2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to breach the 1.5C global warming target. Rising temperatures, along with increasing natural disasters and disruptions to the food chain, are just some of the horrifying realities of climate change. To avoid the most dramatic impacts of climate change, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced … Read more
Last week’s EU Competitiveness Compass rightly recognises that updating energy infrastructure and electricity grids is essential for Europe’s competitiveness. SuperNode welcomes this focus; without cutting-edge grid innovation and high-capacity technology, Europe will fall behind. SuperNode CEO, John Fitzgerald, said: “If Europe is serious about competitiveness, we must invest in the infrastructure that will power our … Read more
CurrENT – the European Association of Innovative Grid technologies that SuperNode is a founding member of – has responded to a consultation on network codes from ACER, the EU Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators. The EU High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Regulation entered into force in 2016 and is being adjusted to take account … Read more
SuperNode has provided feedback on the German Federal Network Agency’s draft Grid Development Plan (FEP) and associated environmental reports for the North Sea and Baltic Sea. While supporting Germany’s target of 70 GW offshore wind capacity by 2045, SuperNode has raised concerns about specific elements of the plan. The company is particularly concerned about proposed … Read more
The German grid operator LEW Verteilnetz and SuperNode, the Irish developer of the next generation of superconducting cable systems, have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on identifying potential pilot projects. LEW provides electricity to one million customers connected to its grid in Bavaria. More than 90 pct. of its power is from renewables, … Read more
EU Energy ministers met today in Brussels to discuss how to advance sustainable electricity infrastructure. They propose a series of measures for an interconnected and resilient electricity network in Europe. The ministers agreed “that a fully integrated, interconnected, and synchronised European power system can only be achieved if the EU’s electricity grid infrastructure is deployed … Read more
SuperNode Ltd., the developer of innovative subsea and terrestrial superconducting electricity transmission cables, today announced the appointment of Andrew Carlisle as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of SuperNode’s executive team. Andrew comes from a position as Head of Product Development at SuperNode. SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald said: “Andrew has been with us since 2021. … Read more
SuperNode, in collaboration with KU Leuven and the University of Strathclyde, have released an innovative new study, ‘Operating the Grid of Tomorrow: A Meshed DC Overlay Grid’. This study demonstrates a feasible approach to the architecture, operation and protection of a high-capacity meshed DC Overlay Grid that interfaces with existing AC Grids in a decarbonised … Read more
The Irish Government’s recently unveiled Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy is an important step toward supporting Irish businesses, leveraging Ireland’s abundant wind resources. However, while the strategy rightly emphasises bolstering the offshore wind supply chain, it could benefit from a more direct and stronger emphasis on developing the crucial grid infrastructure and lead in the development … Read more
SuperNode Ltd., the developer of innovative subsea and terrestrial superconducting electricity transmission cables, today announced changes to its Board of Directors, following the passing of SuperNode founder and chairperson, Dr. Eddie O’Connor on 6 January 2024. New chairperson is Pat Cox, who has served on the SuperNode board since the company was established in 2018. … Read more