Science Daily reports that researchers in Spain have developed the most advanced and powerful conductivity cable in the world. This prototype measures 30 metres and was made using superconducting material. The new cable surpasses the record in current intensity (3200 Ampers RMS) and can transport an electrical charge five times greater than a conventional copper cable of the same dimensions, thus reducing energy loss by half.
It is estimated that some 60% of the electricity produced is lost by the current cables used for transmission. The use of the superconductive cables would enable less energy to be used to produce the electricity needed, without a reduction in the amount available to the end user. There would be benefits to the environment because there would be a reduction in the levels of CO2 emissions.
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