We are developing new technologies to improve the quality and efficiency of our own business and the industry and reduce our impact on the environment.

In New York, we have worked in conjunction with other parties to build and operate a super conducting cable, capable of supplying up to five times more power than a conventional cable. The cable is cooled to -200°C by channelling liquid nitrogen through its core. At this temperature the cable becomes super conductive and no longer suffers from the energy losses typical of electricity transmission.

We are participating in an ongoing collaborative project evaluating the prospects of using biodegradable oils in power transformers. The project is investigating the extent to which existing transformer designs would need to be modified, as well as considering the use of biodegradable oils to retro-fill existing units. As well as environmental benefits, biodegradable oils are also safer as they are fire resistant.