On the occasion of Ireland officially joining the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) as an Associate Member State, SuperNode’s cooperation with CERN was highlighted as a case study by the Irish government in its announcement. Over the past two years, SuperNode and CERN have collaborated to develop a novel cryostat for superconducting electricity transmission … 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 has responded to ESB’s Annual Innovation Public Consultation, highlighting the need for Ireland to proactively adopt transformative technologies such as superconducting cables to achieve its climate and energy goals. Philip McCann, who led SuperNode’s response says, “We must have a clear vision of what the energy system in 2050 looks like, and how to … Read more
Prior to discussions among EU leaders on the Green Deal Industrial Plan on 9-10 February, the association of European innovative grid technology companies, currENT, suggest a review of the EU Innovation Fund. SuperNode Chief Public Affairs Officer and Chair of currENT ,Christian Kjaer stated: “We need to review the eligibility criteria of the EU Innovation … Read more
A study conducted by German consultant Consentec for currENT, the innovative grid technology association, concludes that superconducting transmission cables can reduce the volume of redispatch on the transmission network by 60%, while also reducing costs by roughly 60%. Christoph Maurer, Managing Director of Consentec, said: “An additional HVDC connection with Superconductor technology could reduce the redispatch costs … Read more
David McWilliams outlines the vast renewable energy potential located in the Irish offshore space in his Irish Times article: “Donegal to Dingle could become the world’s most innovative energy hub”. The article even goes so far as to say:
“In the 21st century, Ireland is to renewable energy what 20th century Saudi Arabia was to fossil fuels.”
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