Superconducting generation and transmission for net-zero

A challenge workshop at the University of Edinburgh

Superconducting technologies offer the potential for drastically reducing the volume and weight of power generation and transmission equipment, with the technology actively being developing for aviation propulsion systems, renewable energy generation systems fusion, gigawatt scale cable systems and fault current limiters.

This challenge workshop brought together researchers and industry figures from across these areas for a series of keynote talks and sandpit activities to foster new collaborations and research proposals. We also invited early career researchers to give a series of flash presentations.

As part of the event, we discussed the N-ZEEE vision for a new Power-Electronics, Machines and Drives focused EPSRC Supergen hub, with attendees discussing, influencing and contributing to development of this vision, including how superconducting technologies may play a role in this hub.

Speakers

• Prof. Xiaoze (Shirley) Pei: Zero Emissions Electric Aircraft through Superconducting DC Distribution Network

• Prof. Weijia Yuan: Challenges and opportunities in adopting High Temperature Superconducting cable technologies in GB power networks – perspectives from SIF studies

• Prof. Francesco Grilli: Superconductors for wind energy applications

• Mark Husband: GKN Cryogenic Hydrogen-Electric Propulsion System

ECR Flash Talks

• Wenjuan Song

• Sebastian Neira Castillo

• Hongye Zhang