Nexans is today holding a conference looking at the role of superconductivity in providing reliable and energy-efficient solutions to integrate renewable power generation.
Speaking at the event is Oliver Sauerbach, project manager of the AmpaCity project at RWE. The AmpaCity system has the world’s longest superconducting power cable integrated in a medium voltage grid infrastructure in the city centre of Essen in Germany.
Nexans head of superconductor activity Frank Schmidt will present an overview of current applications using superconductors and an outlook for future projects.
The conference will also address new ways to design distribution grids based on the use of superconducting fault current limiters.
Nexans corporate vice president of technology & innovation Pierre Kayoun said: “This years’ technical conference presents an important opportunity to discuss superconductivity in depth as just one of our contributions beyond interconnectors and renewable energy generation solutions to assist an energy transition.”
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