The application of triaxial high-temperature superconducting power cables in distribution networks

The world-wide process of urbanization leads to the growth of cities and increased load density in city centres. The increase of distributed generation locally increases power densities and intermittently reverses the load flow in distribution networks. These factors will require strong, flexible and more intelligent network components. One such flexible and intelligent network component under development is superconducting power cable technology. This article explores the new network parameters of this technology and its application in distribution networks.