🚀 Milestone in the SuperLink project! 🚀 On October 9, 2024, the SuperLink demo cable was successfully commissioned at Stadtwerke München's (SWM) main substation in Menzing. The superconducting high-voltage cable is the first of its kind in the world that can transmit 500 MW of electrical power in a slim design at distribution voltage level (110 kV), even over long distances (>10 km). This opens up unique opportunities for grid conversion as part of the energy transition. We at THEVA are proud that our superconductor wire made a decisive contribution. A great success also thanks to the excellent cooperation in the SuperLink project consortium! 💡 The prototype is now being tested under harsh conditions. The SuperLink cable marks an important step towards a more efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply. If expectations are met, the first commercial superconductor cable could soon be installed right across Munich. #THEVA #superconductor #innovation #energyfuture #technology
This is true innovation! We have reached a major milestone powering up the test system for the SuperLink-project in Munich, which is set out to become the world’s longest superconducting power cable system. NKT CTO Anders Jensen says: - We are exploring new, exciting frontiers to leverage the potential of superconducting power cable technology at unprecedented voltage levels. We appreciate the collaboration with Stadtwerke München Infrastruktur and the other partners leading to the inauguration of the test system. This is an important pilot project demonstrating the potential of superconducting technology for optimized access to renewable energy in larger cities such as Munich. SuperLink is a forward-looking project, and once the ongoing tests are completed and the project is tendered, it is expected to become a 15-kilometer underground power link, making it the longest superconducting power cable solution globally. The cable system is customized to the needs of Stadtwerke München GmbH, providing a unique opportunity to showcase the viability of the technology in addressing increasing grid congestion driven by urbanization, increased electrification, and more renewable energy entering the energy mix. Superconducting power cables are extremely compact compared to conventional cable technology and can become a key enabler of the transition to renewable energy in urban areas due to their high power-to-size ratio. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d59aGsK8 #powercables #powergrid #innovation