Joint effort will boost innovative electric equipment for satellite manoeuvrability
TOKYO and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Faraday Factory Japan LLC, the world's leading superconducting tape maker (Faraday Factory), and New Zealand headquartered space-flight systems company Zenno Astronautics (Zenno), a developer of world-first superconducting electromagnets for space applications, announced a new initiative to improve superconductor magnets for space applications.
Based on 30+ years of experience in materials science of high temperature superconductors, Faraday Factory's team has initiated a strategic work to tailor superconductors specifically for space applications. In frame of collaboration, Faraday Factory will provide and Zenno will apply to magnet coils new types of HTS tape including new Mirai superconducting tape, which was unveiled in July 2025.
Although state-of-the-art superconductor performance already enables useful products for space environment, the development of improved superconductor wires aims to further increase operating margins, shorten uptime, decrease weight and reduce energy consumption. Space applications are especially demanding, hence the optimization effort is of paramount importance ensuring that full potential of superconductor is revealed in orbital operation.
The new collaboration will target temperature and magnetic field ranges, which are specific to game-changing Zenno's products such as Z01 Supertorquer. Faraday Factory expects that the new, drastically improved, superconductor product for space applications will be the result of this ongoing effort.
"I look forward to testing new HTS tape of Faraday Factory. Mirai could materially boost Supertorquer performance by delivering faster response and stronger magnetic dipole in the same compact, efficient form factor – enabling greater manoeuvrability in space," said Sebastian Wieczorek, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Zenno Astronautics.
"Our work will demonstrate that performance of high temperature superconductor devices can be significantly boosted with the use of materials science. The efficient technical collaboration between experts of Faraday Factory and Zenno Astronautics is essential for bringing tangible results," said Sergey Samoilenkov, Director of Strategy at Faraday Factory Japan.
About Zenno Astronautics
Zenno Astronautics Limited is a New Zealand, Europe and US-based company pioneering the future of sustainable and safe spacecraft operations utilising a range of superconducting magnet applications. Zenno enables fully autonomous and fuel-free satellite positioning and precision interactions between satellites. Zenno is creating multiple applications of superconductivity in space, including radiation shielding, plasma control, close proximity operations and beyond, for the benefit of the entire space sector.
About Faraday Factory Japan
Faraday Factory Japan LLC runs the largest manufacturer facility of high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tape worldwide. The company has developed a successful technology based on pulsed laser deposition. The company constantly increases its production capacity, addressing the rapidly growing demand from fusion, power grid, and other technology markets.
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Faraday Factory and Zenno advance HTS magnets for space
Faraday Factory and Zenno advance HTS magnets for space
MUNICH and DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigenergy, a leading energy innovator in energy storage system, and The Mobility House Energy, a leading Munich-based energy flexibility aggregator and trader, have jointly released a white paper titled "Fundamentals and Applications of Bi-Directional Charging". Drawing on both companies' first-mover experience in commercial Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) deployments across Europe, the paper outlines how Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging technologies are set to become a cornerstone of global energy flexibility strategies, enabling higher renewable energy penetration and shaping the next chapter of distributed energy innovation.
Bi-Directional Charging: A Cornerstone for Grid Transformation
As electrification accelerates worldwide, especially with the accelerated EV adoption globally, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologies are emerging as essential tools for stabilizing power systems and unlocking distributed flexibility. The white paper consolidates the field-proven commercial deployment experiences of both Sigenergy and The Mobility House Energy, offering:
- A comprehensive overview of V2X technology and architectures
- Guidance to strengthen industry collaboration and ecosystem growth
- Insights into the current technical maturity and future market trends
The white paper highlights the strategic role V2X bidirectional charging will play in supporting renewable energy integration, mitigating peak demand, and strengthening grid stability. Combined with the ongoing rollout of ISO 15118-20, the maturation of bidirectional-ready EVs, and the expansion of market mechanisms such as dynamic tariffs and flexibility markets, V2X is expected to experience rapid development through 2025 to 2030.
Looking ahead, V2X will increasingly integrate with residential PV, stationary storage, and virtual power plants. This convergence will unlock new economic pathways, allowing EV users to earn revenue through grid services while enabling power systems to operate with greater efficiency and reliability.
Sigenergy's DC-Coupled Architecture for Scalable Bidirectional Charging
The white paper showcases Sigenergy's DC-coupled architecture, which brings solar, home batteries, and the bidirectional DC charging module into a single high-efficiency energy system. By reducing conversion losses and simplifying compliance with global grid codes, the design sets a new technical standard for bidirectional charging and enables smoother deployment across diverse markets.
At the system level, PV generation is transferred directly to the vehicle battery through a shared DC link, enabling full renewable charging while improving household energy economics. Intelligent controls in the mySigen app, the smart energy management platform developed by Sigenergy, allow users to fine-tune priorities and power limits across all assets, ensuring the energy system adapts seamlessly to regional grid conditions and individual usage needs. Native black-start functionality further enhances energy resilience by allowing EV batteries to power home loads during outages without additional hardware.
Built for both consumer applications and grid-side services, the architecture includes built-in EMS and VPP interfaces that enable EVs to participate in flexibility markets alongside solar and stationary storage. In grid-constrained regions, PV and storage can combine to deliver up to 25 kW of enhanced home fast charging. This integrated approach provides a practical, scalable pathway for V2X adoption, improving user ROI and supporting the broader transition toward flexible, renewable-driven energy systems.
The jointly published white paper underscores that bi-directional charging is no longer a theoretical concept; it is a deployable, scalable, and economically viable resource for modern power systems. By combining Sigenergy's hardware and AI intelligence with The Mobility House Energy's energy flexibility and aggregation expertise, the white paper aims to fuel industry dialogue and accelerate market adoption across Europe.
Download the white paper here: https://www.sigenergy.com/en/newsroom/white_paper
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Sigenergy and The Mobility House Energy Publish White Paper "Fundamentals and Applications of Bi-Directional Charging"
