Superconductors: Cure for grid transmission woes?
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From cnet.com…
American Superconductor, which makes superconductor wires, has developed a system to use direct current superconductor cables, which greatly reduce loss of energy during transmission.
It’s a way to beef up the U.S. power grid and bypass many contentious problems over siting overhead lines, according to the company.
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