Supergrid
From collaboration with the National Academy of Science Engineering and Medicine, General Physics with academic and industry partners is developing the next stages of the design of a mega-supergrid project. Parts of the technology that need acceleration are the engineering and construction problems as the scientific principles are already sound in BCS theory, hydrogen fuel cell energy, and undergrounding.
Superconducting Wires
Everything from mining, billet production, extrusion, cable winding, under-grounding, distribution connection, and transmission connection are being developed by General Physics. We hope to provide electricity (with fusion) in a paradigm of either YBCO, selenide, or niobium tin wires. By working with IOUs and the promise of advanced engineering and megaproject design, capital intensive projects become manageable and tractable.
Hydrogen Sheathing around Superconducting Wire
Low temperature cryogenic operation of superconductors will require liquid hydrogen coolant around the superconducting wire core. This means liquification stations, pumping vacuums, and transportation "ZEV hydrogen gas" stations for new fuel cell vehicles.
Electrical Transmission and Distribution Peak Load Management
Part of the solution to climate change is the development of peak load management to reduce the demand on the grid. Although fusion is reliable, space efficient, and limitless in theory, practical wind and solar means developing battery storage and impedance regulation through advanced manufacturing of circuits and transformer components.
