DC power transmission superconducting cable technology: ASG signs Memorandum of Understanding with Chubu University
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GENOA, Italy, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Chubu University and ASG Superconductors announce their joint signing a
Memorandum of Understanding to expedite the development and promotion of
superconducting cable technology for DC power transmission over long distances.
Towards a greener and more sustainable world, DC superconducting power
transmission is expected to play a significant role in power grids, smart
cities and green ports and all power-hungry areas and activities positively
affected by an electrification, particularly when renewable energies will
represent the vast majority of the power production.
The energy transmission over long distances generally encounters environmental
problems, both due to the large footprint of the lines, and to the heating of
the soil due to energy dissipations. The superconducting technology allows to
contain environmental impact (-10X material quantity and footprint) and
presents no losses and reduces significantly the installation and operating
costs.
Chubu University, supported by Japanese government and industries, has promoted
development of superconducting DC transmission technologies for more than 15
years for implementation into society, included the construction and operation
of the world's longest class 1,000-m DC transmission line and 500-m line that
demonstrate power transmission from a solar power plant to an internet data
centre.
ASG, with 60 years of experience in the development of superconducting magnets
and systems and devices for High Energy Physics, fusion energy and medical
applications - MRI, is actively pursuing new applications of superconductivity
with High Temperature Superconducting materials and MgB2 to achieve cost
effective solution for industrial and power quality systems.
Chubu University's Prof Motojima declares: "I strongly believe that by
combining experiences, knowledge and on-going efforts at Chubu University with
those at ASG, we can create, within a few years' time, an innovation in a power
grid system for a low carbon emission society. I expect that this collaboration
of expertise and resources will produce a synergy that will result in the
speedy and efficient development in achieving our goals that will benefit
society on a global basis."
"This agreement is another important step to improve our positioning in
developing innovative superconducting cable technology," said Sergio Frattini,
ASG Superconductors CEO. "The fruitful collaboration with a prestigious and
expert partner like Chubu University will put ASG in the best condition in
order to explore and develop high temperature superconducting materials, wires
and systems for green energy storage, transport and high energy consumption
industrial processes."
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Source: ASG Superconductors S.p.A
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