Superconducting technology is leading a new energy trend, and the superconducting transmission demonstration project has shown amazing achievements after two years of full operation. State Grid Shanghai Electric Power revealed that this project has been running continuously and safely and stably for more than 170,000 hours, successfully providing 3600 million kWh of electricity support. This is not only a victory of technical strength, but also a guide to the development of the future power system.
It is worth noting that the introduction of the superconducting transmission engineering operation and maintenance monitoring platform of digital twin provides strong support for the reliability of the project. Through historical data and real-time parameters, the platform can accurately assess and warn of possible future situations, making O&M more intelligent. The application of this technical means not only improves the efficiency of operation and maintenance, but also lays a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the power system.
The formation of the superconducting industry chain alliance has created strong conditions for the comprehensive application of superconducting technology. From material production to cable application, a complete industrial chain has been formed. The formation of this industrial chain is not only the result of market dominance, but also a positive response to the best support. This mechanism is beginning to show a trend, which will provide a solid guarantee for the wide application of superconducting technology.
On August 18, 2023, the operating current of the superconducting transmission demonstration project reached 133 for the first time6 megavolt-ampere, full capacity operation has been achieved. This milestone moment marks the enormous potential of superconducting technology in the power system. Not only that, but superconducting technology has also proven its performance beyond ordinary cables, pointing out an advanced path for the future development of power systems.
The continuous exploration of State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company in the field of superconducting technology has played a positive role in promoting the construction of Shanghai JA and even the entire superconducting technology highland in China. The company not only conducts operational tests in complex engineering environments, but also relies on big data analysis to continuously improve the procedures and standards of superconducting transmission demonstration projects. This determination to climb the technological peak has contributed to the construction of the National Energy Internet.
In this process, the formation of the Yangtze River Delta superconducting industry chain alliance is the icing on the cake. The market-led and first-class support mechanism makes the innovation layout of the industrial chain gradually clear. The active participation and exchange of experts and scholars have gradually increased the international influence of this alliance. This also proves the leading position of superconducting technology in the world.
At the same time, the State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company is also digging deep into the potential of grid operation and maintenance and engineering. Through data empowerment, they not only improved and updated the operation and maintenance monitoring platform of superconducting transmission projects based on digital twins, improved the level of operation and maintenance, but also promoted the formulation of standards in superconducting acceptance, operation and maintenance, maintenance and other aspects with the help of operation data analysis and simulation. The advent of a book "Application of Superconducting Cables in Urban Power Grids" and the release of a number of standards in the field of superconducting power transmission in China have demonstrated the company's outstanding contributions to technological innovation.
At present, State Grid Shanghai Electric Power is carrying out research on superconducting cable projects with longer kilometers and higher voltage levels. This is not only a more in-depth exploration of superconducting technology, but also a more efficient, stable and environmentally friendly construction of the future power system. Through the implementation of this series of projects, superconducting technology will continue to expand application scenarios, and gradually integrate into every link of power generation, transmission, power supply and consumption, and contribute to the construction of a green and low-carbon power system.
To sum up, the successful operation of the superconducting transmission demonstration project is not only the victory of superconducting technology itself, but also the guidance for the development of the future power system. Digital twin technology, industrial chain alliances, and higher-capacity operation are a series of milestones that have opened a new chapter for the comprehensive application of superconducting technology. The exploration and efforts of State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company have not only promoted the development of superconducting technology, but also injected new impetus into China's rise in the field of energy technology. The wide application of superconducting technology will surely inject new vitality into the future energy landscape.