Conventional high-voltage transmission lines lose a portion of electric energy as heat
In a significant turn of events, researchers in South Korea stirred excitement last year with their announcement of a room-temperature superconductor named LK99. This groundbreaking material held the promise of ultra-efficient power lines, with the potential to revolutionize electricity distribution as the demand for clean energy surges. Ultra-efficient power lines could facilitate the distribution of vast amounts of clean electricity while significantly reducing the need for new infrastructure.
However, recent evaluations show that LK99 may not live up to its initial hype, leading to discussions about the future of superconductors in energy transmission.
