The MARES consortium gathered at ASG Superconductors for its First General Assembly, marking an important milestone in the project’s journey toward next-generation superconducting energy systems. Partners from across Europe met to review progress during the first year of activities and to plan the next steps for the development of MARES’ innovative superconducting Power Take-Off (PTO) system.
During the meeting, Luis García-Tabarés (CIEMAT) presented an overview of the achievements so far, including the completion of the initial prototype design, delivery of key technical and communication milestones, and active participation in several international conferences. The consortium also discussed the launch of Work Package 3, which will focus on manufacturing and validating critical components such as superconducting coils made from MgB₂ and REBCO, the magnetic assembly, and the mechanical bellows that will form part of the final PTO prototype.
In the afternoon, participants attended a dedicated seminar on AC losses in superconducting materials, led by ASG Superconductors, UNIBO, and Cyclomed. The session explored how to minimize energy losses in superconducting wires, a key challenge for efficient and compact generators.
This first General Assembly strengthened collaboration among all partners and set the direction for the next phase of the project, as MARES continues its mission to bring superconducting technology to the forefront of sustainable energy conversion.
