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Photo 1. Taihan and SuperNode signed an MOU for the development of next-generation superconducting cables. 

(From left: Taihan Vice Chairman Song Jong-min, SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald)

Photo 2. Representatives from Taihan and SuperNode pose for a commemorative photo following the MOU signing. 

(Front row, from left: Taihan Vice Chairman Song Jong-min, SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald)​ 

Taihan Signs MOU with SuperNode to Co-Develop Next-Generation Superconducting Cables, Advancing Future Grid Technologies

- Partners with the Irish cable company SuperNode to develop high-performance superconducting cables through collaboration in design, manufacturing, and materials

- Achieves significant improvements in efficiency and ease of installation compared to conventional superconducting cables

- Vice Chairman Song Jong-min stated, “We will lead the global superconducting cable industry through technological advancement”

Taihan has established a strategic partnership with the global superconducting cable company SuperNode to co-develop next-generation superconducting cables, thereby solidifying its position as a leader in future power infrastructure solutions.

On June 17 (local time), Taihan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Irish cable firm SuperNode in London, UK. The signing ceremony was attended by over 20 representatives from both companies, including SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald, CTO Andrew Carlisle, Taihan Vice Chairman Song Jong-min, and Nam Jeong-se, Executive Director of the Global Energy Division.

Headquartered in Dublin, SuperNode specializes in the development of superconducting cable systems for transmission, distribution, and data center applications. The company possesses proprietary design technology that significantly enhances efficiency and simplifies installation compared to traditional superconducting cables. By adopting innovative polymer-based materials instead of conventional stainless-steel corrugated sheaths, SuperNode’s technology reduces cooling losses and extends the installation interval of cooling systems by more than five times—improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

This MOU aims to establish a collaborative framework for the joint development and production of advanced superconducting cables. Taihan and SuperNode will collaborate closely across design, manufacturing, and materials, strengthening technological competitiveness through extensive technical exchanges, including the sharing of cable technology. Additionally, the companies will explore opportunities for joint participation in global superconducting cable projects.

“We are very pleased to collaborate with Taihan in preparing for the large-scale production of next-generation superconducting cables,” said SuperNode CEO John Fitzgerald. “By combining Taihan’s over 80 years of manufacturing excellence with our innovative design technology, we anticipate accelerating the commercialization of high-capacity superconducting cables that will facilitate electrification in renewable energy and data center markets.”

Vice Chairman Song Jong-min stated, “Through the integration of Taihan’s cable manufacturing expertise with SuperNode’s advanced superconducting design capabilities, we are confident in our ability to enhance our global competitiveness in the superconducting sector. We will continue to lead the growth of the global superconducting cable industry through technological advancements.”

Superconducting cables utilize specialized materials that demonstrate zero electrical resistance when cooled below a specific temperature, serving as an alternative to traditional copper conductors. In comparison to copper or aluminum cables, superconducting cables provide significantly enhanced power transmission efficiency. Unlike conventional cables, which necessitate higher voltages to transport large currents, superconducting cables can transmit high-capacity currents at lower voltages, establishing them as a fundamental technology for next-generation power infrastructure.

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