Got Power?
Friday, September 26, 2014 - 11:50
in Physics & Chemistry
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has partnered with Massachusetts-based Company, AMSC, to develop a new superconductor cable - part of a Resilient Electric Grid (REG) program - that may enable urban utilities to "keep the lights on" during severe events. During a six-month feasibility study, S&T, worked with AMSC and Chicago electric utility company, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) to determine the commercial-scale application of the superconductor cable.