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Description
INFN is developing in Italy an environment to develop and test GW-rated superconducting lines by the NextGenEU project IRIS (Innovative Research Infrastructure on applied Superconductivity). The design and construction of a full 130 m long GW-rated SC line based on MgB_2 technology and the manufacturing status are discussed. An overview of the solution selected for power transmission, insulation, cryogenics, and power leads is completed by a discussion on the sustainability of such a line and on potential direct applications.
The main features of a brand new test station under construction in Salerno premises are presented, focusing on the commissioning of the line that is foreseen in 2025. The test stand construction is aimed at facilitating the development and standardization of superconducting power transmission lines, an important step toward industrial use of superconducting power lines.
