Superconducting electromagnetic energy storage equipment manufacturing company

What is superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES)?

Superconducting magnetic energy storage system (SMES) is a technology that uses superconducting coils to store electromagnetic energy directly.

What is a superconducting magnet?

Superconducting magnets are the core components of the system and are able to store current as electromagnetic energy in a lossless manner. The system acts as a bridge between the superconducting magnet and the power grid and is responsible for energy exchange.

When was superconducting first used?

In the 1970s, superconducting technology was first applied to power systems and became the prototype of superconducting magnetic energy storage. In the 1980s, breakthroughs in high-temperature superconducting materials led to technological advances.

How does a superconducting coil work?

Superconducting coils are made of superconducting materials with zero resistance at low temperatures, enabling efficient energy storage. When the system receives energy, the current creates a magnetic field in the superconducting coil that circulates continuously without loss to store electrical energy.

Why do superconductors need a power conversion system?

When energy needs to be released, the energy stored in the magnetic field can be quickly output through the power conversion system, ensuring a stable power supply. Since superconductors do not generate resistance losses in the zero resistance state, SMES systems have extremely high energy efficiency and fast response capability.

Which companies develop superconductors for low-loss electricity transmission?

These startups develop superconductors for low-loss electricity transmission Origin Quantum is a full-stack quantum computing company that delivers a quantum computing cloud service platform. VEIR is a company developing a new approach to using high-temperature superconductors for electricity transmission.