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The world's largest industrial superconducting busbar project with the 200,000 Ampere capacity is led by Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH
TOKYO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faraday Factory Japan LLC has started supplying high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tape to Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH (VESC). By 2027, VESC will manufacture and install a 600 meter long superconducting busbar system with 200,000 Ampere current-carrying capacity to power electrolysis cells at smelter facility in Hamburg, Germany. While operating at cryogenic temperatures, this new superconducting system will offer significantly greater energy efficiency than conventional solutions achieve. This milestone marks the largest deployment of HTS technology in aluminum industry to date.
According to the International Aluminium Institute, aluminum smelting industry has an estimated annual output of 72+ million tons with the average energy intensity of 135 kWh per kilogram. The Hamburg project aims to demonstrate the massive energy-saving potential of superconductor busbars for aluminum smelting, as well as for other electrolysis processes, data centers, solar fields, and railways.
"This first-of-a-kind project is of particular importance for us, as it paves the way for market adoption of superconductors in strategically important industries like electrolysis production of metals and gases," said Dr. Sergey Lee, CEO of Faraday Factory Japan.
"In the contest of superconductor manufacturers, Faraday Factory convinced on technical competence and commercial support," said Dr. Wolfgang Reiser, CEO of Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH.
Faraday Factory Japan is the world's largest manufacturer of high-temperature superconductors. The company started to operate its new production facility in 2024.
Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH has a core competence in the loss-free and safe transport of high electrical currents in industry and grid. The company delivers turnkey solutions to take care of customers' projects from design and construction to commissioning and maintenance.
The world's largest industrial superconducting busbar project with the 200,000 Ampere capacity is led by Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH
TOKYO, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faraday Factory Japan LLC has started supplying high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tape to Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH (VESC). By 2027, VESC will manufacture and install a 600 meter long superconducting busbar system with 200,000 Ampere current-carrying capacity to power electrolysis cells at smelter facility in Hamburg, Germany. While operating at cryogenic temperatures, this new superconducting system will offer significantly greater energy efficiency than conventional solutions achieve. This milestone marks the largest deployment of HTS technology in aluminum industry to date.
According to the International Aluminium Institute, aluminum smelting industry has an estimated annual output of 72+ million tons with the average energy intensity of 135 kWh per kilogram. The Hamburg project aims to demonstrate the massive energy-saving potential of superconductor busbars for aluminum smelting, as well as for other electrolysis processes, data centers, solar fields, and railways.
"This first-of-a-kind project is of particular importance for us, as it paves the way for market adoption of superconductors in strategically important industries like electrolysis production of metals and gases," said Dr. Sergey Lee, CEO of Faraday Factory Japan.
"In the contest of superconductor manufacturers, Faraday Factory convinced on technical competence and commercial support," said Dr. Wolfgang Reiser, CEO of Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH.
Faraday Factory Japan is the world's largest manufacturer of high-temperature superconductors. The company started to operate its new production facility in 2024.
Vision Electric Super Conductors GmbH has a core competence in the loss-free and safe transport of high electrical currents in industry and grid. The company delivers turnkey solutions to take care of customers' projects from design and construction to commissioning and maintenance.
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Faraday Factory Has Started Delivery of Superconductor Tapes for 200,000 Ampere Busbar to be installed at Aluminum Smelter Plant in Hamburg, Germany
BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 29, the "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements Under the 14th Five-Year Plan," jointly organized by the National Museum of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, officially opened at the National Museum of China, showcasing more than 300 top national achievements. GAC's "National Outstanding Engineer Team" successfully developed both the Magazine Battery and the Solid-State Battery, which were selected for the exhibition.
The GAC Magazine Battery is the first battery system to pass both the nail penetration no-flame and non-ignition safety tests. By utilizing ultra-high intrinsic safety cells, an all-weather "vehicle-end + cloud-based" active safety monitoring system, and a multi-dimensional safety protection system, the Magazine Battery achieves three layers of protection: core, active, and passive. Its safety performance far exceeds the electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements (GB38031-2025), which will take effect on July 1, 2026. Currently, the Magazine Battery has a cumulative deployment of 1.3 million vehicles with zero spontaneous combustion and over 50 billion kilometers of safe travel, providing users with robust safety assurance for every journey.
GAC's self-developed large-capacity solid-state battery has achieved an energy density exceeding 400 Wh/kg and easily passes rigorous safety tests such as 200°C thermal chamber and nail penetration tests, effectively addressing users' range anxiety and safety concerns. Innovations in materials and processes have placed the solid-state battery at the forefront of the industry in key indicators such as safety, energy density, and cycle life, providing a superior power solution for the future development of NEVs. Currently, a pilot production line for GAC's solid-state battery has been established, capable of mass-producing vehicle-grade solid-state batteries over 60 Ah, marking a critical step toward the goal of full vehicle integration by 2026.
Over the years, GAC has been steadily enhancing its competitiveness through innovations across intelligent connectivity, NEV powertrains technologies, and forward-looking technologies. Looking ahead, GAC will continue to deepen its efforts in the intelligent connected NEV field, leveraging more leading technological achievements to drive industry progress.
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GAC Magazine Battery and Solid-State Battery Win Top National Honor
