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Offshore renewables and grid development boosted by new collaboration between UK and EU nations

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The signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the UK and the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) is a significant move towards closer cooperation in establishing the necessary grid infrastructure to support Europe’s zero-carbon energy future. John Fitzgerald, CEO of SuperNode, welcomed the news and highlighted the importance of European collaboration in developing an … Read more

SuperNode awarded ‘Great Place to Work’ certification

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SuperNode has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ certification. 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 thrilled with the official accreditation which is a confirmation and vindication of a lot … Read more

ACER: Framework guidelines on scenarios for network development planning

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A new longer term approach to scenario planning is needed. Scenario planning should extend out to 2050, beyond the 15-year time horizon indicated in ACER’s draft scenario guidelines.  SuperNode, as part of currENT – the European association of innovative grid companies – has responded to ACER (European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators) … Read more

Christian Kjaer elected as new Chair of currENT, European association for innovative grid technology

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Christian Kjaer, Chief Public Affairs Officer at SuperNode, has been elected as the new Chair of currENT during its Annual General Meeting. currENT is the preeminent European association of innovative grid companies, of which SuperNode is a founding member. “In less than three decades, Europe’s economy will need to be electrified, powered predominantly by wind … Read more

The Transition to Sustainability with the Supergrid – Hosted by Eddie O’Connor & John Fitzgerald

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SuperNode Chair Eddie O’Connor and CEO John Fitzgerald discuss their vision for a European Supergrid and the need for superconducting cables. Engineers Ireland hosted the event titled: The Transition to Sustainability with the Supergrid The event covers the critical nature of the Supergrid for the timely and cost effective success of the renewable energy transition. … Read more

WindTech International: Superconducting transmission cables offer benefits compared to conventional HVDC copper cables in offshore grids

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Subsea superconducting transmission cables were shown to offer greater economic benefits to the energy system than conventional high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) copper technology in a 2050 offshore grid. The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, UK, and SuperNode, Ireland, have conducted technical and techno-economic studies analysing the potential benefits of high-temperature superconductor subsea … Read more

SuperNode secures EU Horizon funding for Superconductor cable technology with leading consortium

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SuperNode, as part of the SCARLET project, has won funding from Horizon Europe for the development of its revolutionary superconducting cable technology. The EU project SCARLET (Superconducting Cables for Sustainable Energy Transition) gathers a consortium of the main industrial superconducting cable developers in Europe. 15 partners from 7 countries have been awarded EU funding for … Read more

Irish Government: Electricity Interconnection Policy Consultation Response 

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Ireland’s planning for grid infrastructure must look beyond 2030 and consider the optimal design of our electricity system for the decarbonisation of the entire Irish energy system in the long-run.  SuperNode responded to the consultation run by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communication (DECC): Electricity Interconnection Policy – Technical Consultation published on 10 … Read more

SuperNode welcomes new board member

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SuperNode welcomes Henrik O. Madsen, an accomplished and longstanding figure in the renewable energy industry, as the newest member of SuperNode’s board of Directors. Henrik O. Madsen was President and CEO of global risk management and certification company DNV. He served as Chairman of the Norwegian Research Council for four years and now holds board … Read more

SuperNode welcomes Family & Friends for a fun day in new Tech Centre

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CEO John Fitzgerald and SuperNode were delighted to host the first ever Family & Friends Day at our new Dublin Technology Centre!

Family is very important to SuperNode and we wanted to show our appreciation for those who support us and give them an insight into what we have been working so hard on.

Thanks to Peter Stringer, Alan Price and Stephen Doyle for the fun and informative lab tours which they made accessible for the whole family! As well as contributions from a lot of other SuperNode staff like Virginia Amorin, Roderic Campbell and Dee Murray in making it such a special day and Leonardo Goldring for his great photos.

We hope to have inspired a new generation of boys and girls in STEM!