Abstract
The shortage of energy in the world is becoming a bigger and bigger challenge. Nearly 8% of total electricity energy is dissipated during transportation process. Saving electricity and hence energy, as well as reducing carbon emissions, are key priorities for the future.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Hassenzahl WV, Hazelton DW, Johnson BK, Komarek P, Noe M, Reis CT (2004) Electric power applications of superconductivity. Proc IEEE 92(10):1655–1674
Superpower Inc. Energy efficiency in the power grid. online, http://www.superpower-inc.com/content/superpower-partners-waukesha-build-sfcl-transformer-u-s-doe-energy-smart-grid-demonstration-
Lynne K (2004) The north American blackout and electricity policy: alternatives to transmission construction. Econ Aff 24(1)
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Corresponding author
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2011 Springer-Verlag London Limited
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Yuan, W. (2011). Introduction. In: Second-Generation High-Temperature Superconducting Coils and Their Applications for Energy Storage. Springer Theses. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-742-6_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-742-6_1
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-85729-741-9
Online ISBN: 978-0-85729-742-6
eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)