abstract:In the context of lossless power transmission, a supergrid with hydrogen is an idea for combining very long distance electric power transmission with liquid hydrogen distribution, to achieve superconductivity in the power lines. The hydrogen is both a distributed fuel and a cryogenic coolant for the power lines, rendering them superconducting.
Meanwhile from the Irish parliament, Fine Gael MP and Energy Spokesman Simon Coveney said Europe should develop an "offshore supergrid", harnessing wind energy.
Nicolas Sarkozy, the recently elected President of France, and U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown have both publicly endorsed the supergrid project in recent weeks.