American Superconductor Corporation announced that it has selected LS Cable and Nexans as superconductor power cable subcontractors for the Tres Amigas SuperStation. Both companies will use Amperium wire, ASMC’s proprietary second generation (2G) high temperature superconductor (HTS) wire, in the manufacture of the power cables.
The goal of the Tres Amigas SuperStation is to connect America’s three major power grids, the Eastern (Southwest Power Pool), Western (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) and Texas (Electric Reliability Council Texas) interconnections. The SuperStation will be located in Clovis, New Mexico and will be able to transfer thousands of megawatts of power between the three grids, not only increasing the reliability of the country’s grid, but also showcasing the viability of renewable energy.
“America’s clean tech markets require a modern power grid to transmit large quantities of electricity from renewable energy sources to customers in urban centers,” said Phil Harris, founder and chief executive officer of Tres Amigas. “By connecting America’s three power grids, Tres Amigas is taking this challenge head on. We are delighted that AMSC has chosen to work with two of the world’s largest and most respected cable manufacturers for this project of national importance.”
