Startup aims to transform the power grid with superconducting transmission lines

MIT · June 26, 2024 · ✓ verified

VEIR, founded by Tim Heidel, is revolutionizing power grids with superconducting transmission lines in Woburn, Massachusetts. The technology can carry 5-10 times more power than conventional lines, crucial for expanding transmission capacity in the U.S. and Europe. VEIR aims to deploy high-capacity lines by 2026 to support renewable energy growth and decarbonization efforts.

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