Philip McCann sat down with SuperNode’s Head of Manufacturing, Killian Kinsella for a chat about about SuperNode’s Insulation Wrapping Machine, a crucial piece of equipment in SuperNode’s Technology Centre The European Cryogenic Centre for Superconductors. Q: Why does SuperNode need an Insulation Wrapping Machine to develop its technology? A: The Insulation Wrapping Machine plays a … Read more
Europacable, T&D Europe and currENT, of which SuperNode is a founding member, have published a joint statement after addressing Commission Vice-President Sefcovic in the Clean Transition Dialogue on Green Deal Infrastructure. The statement emphasises the urgent need for action in scaling innovative grid technologies, securing a viable European cable manufacturing basis, and leveraging Europe’s technological … Read more
SuperNode has responded to the German Federal Network Agency’s consultation on their draft Environmental report. SuperNode appreciates the report addressing the impact of conventional cable technologies and supports the emphasis on exploring “reasonable alternatives” for effective environmental protection. SuperNode does, however, highlight the omission of near-market mature innovative cable technologies. The company advocates for considering … Read more
EirGrid’s Innovation and Research Strategy published in December 2023 shows some positive commitment to forward looking innovation. However, there needs to be a longer term vision which will more adequately address the emerging grid technology gap. SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald states: “SuperNode commends EirGrid’s commitment to innovation and research in its recent strategy report. The … Read more
SuperNode CEO, John Fitzgerald pays tribute to SuperNode founder and chair Eddie O’Connor, recalling how they first met when Eddie was at Airtricity and John was building the East West interconnector, before coming together to set up SuperNode. Read the full article here.
It is with great sadness that SuperNode announces that its founder and Chairman, Dr. Eddie O’Connor, has passed away after a brief illness at the age of 76. Our thoughts are firstly with his family: his wife Hildegarde; his children Robert and Lesley; his daughter in law and son in law, Polly and Stewart; his … Read more
SuperNode has commended EirGrid for the production of its Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios 2023 Consultation Report, describing it as a crucial document, which will assist Ireland’s journey to decarbonisation. However, while it is useful to see EirGrid comparing four distinct and comprehensive scenarios out to 2050, SuperNode strongly recommends that an additonal scenario should be considered, … Read more
SuperNode has been succesfully awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ certification for the second year running. Global, independent certifying body ‘Great Place to Work’ has deemed SuperNode to be a ‘Great Place to Work’ after receiving exceptional results in an anonymous staff survey. CEO John Fitzgerald was delighted with the official accreditation which is a … Read more
SuperNode welcomes the recent Irish Government report “Energy Security in Ireland for 2030.” The report is another positive sign of commitment to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, become carbon neutral by 2050 and to secure a stable energy supply. One key aspect highlighted in the report is the significance of electricity interconnections to enhance … Read more
SuperNode has issued a detailed response to the EU Action Plan for Grids, which was published by the EU Commission on 28 November 2023. John Fitzgerald, CEO of SuperNode, welcomed the plan stating that “The publication of the EU Action Plan for Grids is a positive step forward. There is recognition of the need for … Read more