The capacity of superconducting materials to handle large currents with no resistance and extremely low energy losses is a huge benefit over competing technologies. The relatively recent developments in this field are impressive and will play a part in more efficient energy systems. The applications of superconductors are diverse. They are being used to improve the efficiency of motors, generators, transmission lines, transformers, and energy storage technologies. Using an integrated power system incorporating superconductor technologies can reduce the amount of power that is needed to be generated to supply the same demand, as well as allow many new applications, such as magnetic levitating trains.
| Author: | Mark McHenry, Contract Researcher |
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