Superconducting hybrid energy transmission and storage system and its projected impact on a sustainable energy future

The journal Nature Communications Sustainability has published the article “Superconducting hybrid energy transmission and storage system and its projected impact on a sustainable energy future”, presenting a model for a hybrid energy infrastructure combining electricity transmission and liquid hydrogen.

The study proposes a superconducting hybrid system that integrates large-scale power transmission with hydrogen production, storage, and transport, addressing the imbalance between renewable energy generation and demand across regions

Using real-world data, the analysis shows that such a system could potentially double renewable energy utilisation and increase liquid hydrogen production by up to 4.8 times, enabling more efficient large-scale energy management.

Within this framework, MgB₂ (magnesium diboride) superconducting cables cooled by liquid hydrogen are considered as a viable technological solution for enabling high-capacity, low-loss energy transmission over long distances.

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