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SuperNode welcomes Grid Report from International Energy Agency (IEA) and calls for step change in introduction of new grid technology

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The Grid Report released this week by the IEA has shown clearly that investment in new technology for electrical grids will play a critical role in successfully transitioning to clean renewable energy. The report spells out the extent of development required for the decarbonisation of electricity grids and states that “an unprecedented level of attention … Read more

ENTSO-E call for better incentivisation for innovation

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ENTSO-E’s recent report has called for an evolution of remuneration frameworks, most notably an increase in incentives for more innovation. SuperNode believes prioritising innovation is vital to strengthening the current grid and facilitating the increased renewables share and achieving our decarbonisation goals. Marcos Byrne, Market and Policy Analyst at SuperNode, has said: “Evolving the remuneration … Read more

Eddie Addresses EY Entrepreneurial Gathering

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We will touch upon 4 topics, all linked but quite separate, Paris failure and what to do about it The future of European energy supply Ireland’s response SuperNode developing new grid technology. You have all read about Oregon, California, BC, Washington, NSW. Unprecedented fires and drought.  Is the western US becoming a desert? Fires in … Read more

NKT to co-develop the world’s longest superconductor in Germany

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Together with NKT and four other partners, SWM Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Stadtwerke München (SWM), plans to implement a superconducting cable in Munich, Germany. When implemented it will be the world’s longest superconducting cable. There is huge potential to ensure the transition to renewable energy by leveraging the benefits of superconductors in large cities. When … Read more

Nexans completes successful qualification testing of ‘Best Paths’ superconductor cable for HVDC power links

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Superconducting cables could enable Europe’s power grids to meet their challenging CO2 reduction targets by helping to transfer many gigawatts (GW) of electricity over distances of several hundreds of kilometers from remote solar or wind farms to population centers without the losses associated with traditional resistive cables. Nexans has helped to bring these innovative high … Read more

Department of Homeland Security Signs Contract Modification to Install Resilient Electric Grid System in Chicago

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AMSC  today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has signed the modification of its Resilient Electric Grid (REG) agreement with AMSC. The contract modification with DHS approves the scope of AMSC’s REG project with Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and will enable AMSC to recover a portion of the project cost. The REG system uses … Read more