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SuperNode appoints Robert O’Connor as Chief Executive Officer

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  SuperNode Ltd., the developer of innovative subsea and terrestrial superconducting electricity transmission cables, today announced the appointment of Robert O’Connor as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).    Pat Cox, Chairman of SuperNode, commented: “The Board is confident that Robert’s  strategic thinking and strong commercial mindset makes him very well positioned to lead SuperNode through our … Read more

STERNA 2050 Insights Webinar

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Join us for an insightful webinar, as SuperNode, in collaboration with DEME, 3E, and KU Leuven, unveils the key findings from the, STERNA 2050  project.   Discover how superconducting technologies can enhance Belgium’s energy security, boost renewable energy integration, and promote socioeconomic balance.   Don’t miss out—register now to be part of this important discussion … Read more

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The Irish Times – European supergrid linking solar power in south to wind in north ‘only way to go’, says Tánaiste (1) The Irish Times – A supergrid for Europe is the last piece in jigsaw to decarbonise Europe (1) The Currency – Europe is full of dreamers hoping for a breakthrough, while the oil … Read more

How Dilatometers Help Us Optimise Our Superconductor Cable Technology

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An interview with Chief Engineer Eoin Hodge Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the role that dilatometers play in the research and development efforts at SuperNode Ltd? A: The dilatometer is a crucial tool for us in our work on superconductor cable technology. It allows us to measure the dimensional change of … 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

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!

 

It requires pan-European grid planning to accelerate renewables

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European energy policy has been turned on its head, almost overnight, according to SuperNode CEO, John Fitzgerald. Renewable energy technologies remain our principal weapon against energy dependence and climate change, but they need grids and a pan-European approach, he argues. “In recent days, energy independence has replaced climate change as the main driver of European … Read more

IEEE study shows Superconductors can provide robust high capacity grids for renewables

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has published a paper showing that high temperature superconductors (HTS) can be operated safely and require a smaller footprint and more cost effective control and protection systems than conventional cables for large scale offshore wind farms. SuperNode CEO and co-author John Fitzgerald said: “The IEEE study undertaken … Read more