5 Apr 2011 09:02
Zenergy Power plc
('Zenergy Power' or the 'Group')
Order for Design and Engineering of 33 kV FCL
Zenergy Power (AIM:ZEN.L), the superconductor energy technology company, is pleased to
announce the receipt of an order from Applied Superconductor Ltd (Applied Superconductor) for an engineering study to create a detailed design and model the network impact of a saturated-core superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) for the 33 kV UK distribution grid.
Fault current limiters are devices that protect electrical equipment in the distribution and transmission infrastructure from damaging power surges caused by excessive fault currents that may arise from short circuits, power generation disturbances or lightning strikes. FCL devices facilitate connection of distributed generation to transmission and distribution networks, where restrictions on fault level contributions are common.
An order for the 33 kV FCL was placed with Applied Superconductor by CE Electric UK under the Low Carbon Network Fund Tier 1 arrangement.
Herbert Piereder, CEO of Applied Superconductor, commented:
"We believe that strategically placed SFCLs will facilitate the connection of both renewable and non renewable distributed generation. They help the electricity network to withstand the consequential increase in fault level without the need for major network reinforcements. We are currently looking at larger scale applications which will lead to improved security and quality of electrical supply at affordable price levels.
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Further information
Jens Müller | Zenergy Power plc | + 49 2226 9060 607 |
Karen Chandler | Zenergy Power plc | +44 1344 667348 |
Stephen Mischler | Matrix Corporate Capital LLP | + 44 20 3206 7203 |
About Zenergy Power plc
Zenergy Power is a superconductor energy technology company comprising three operating subsidiaries located in Germany, USA and Australia. The Group's commercial focus is the innovation and manufacture of clean energy superconductor solutions that are capable of delivering energy efficiency improvements to the generation, transmission, distribution and consumption of electrical energy.
About superconductivity
Superconductive materials are capable of conducting electricity without any resistance and were first discovered in 1911.