Project objective

Development of a high-temperature superconductor (HTS) cable connection that economically transmits an electrical power of 500 MVA at the voltage level of 110 kV used in distribution.

• Transmission of high currents with virtually no losses or voltage drop. This makes it possible to transport electricity at lower voltage levels.
• Compact design.
• No generation of external electromagnetic fields.

Commissioning

In October 2024, the SuperLink went into operation as the world's first high-voltage superconductor.

One of the key outcomes of the SuperLink Project is the development of a 15 km long superconducting power cable, which will be integrated into a 110 kV network in Munich, Germany. In the initial phase, the impacts of such a cable on the existing grid were analyzed, with the grid study being carried out by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). As power demand continues to rise, a new distribution network must be planned. This planning process incorporates the superconducting power cable developed under the SuperLink Project. The inclusion of this advanced cable eliminates the need for constructing new substations and reduces the overall length of transmission lines.
In the study, various future network scenarios were designed and evaluated. Comparisons with conventional copper cable-based networks demonstrate that grids utilizing superconducting technologies offer significant advantages, particularly in terms of space and cost savings.

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