Core Insights - The high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials industry is experiencing significant growth opportunities due to breakthroughs in superconducting technology across various sectors such as energy, healthcare, and transportation [3][4] - The industry faces challenges including high material costs, technological shortcomings, and an incomplete supply chain, which need to be addressed for sustainable development [8][9] Group 1: Development Opportunities - Breakthroughs in scalable production technologies for HTS materials have been achieved, with companies in China's Yangtze River Delta region capable of producing kilometer-long YBCO superconducting wires, reaching international advanced levels [4] - The application of HTS materials is becoming increasingly mature, with developments in superconducting power equipment and the establishment of the world's first superconducting substation [5] - The market demand for HTS materials is experiencing explosive growth, with a tenfold increase since 2020, driven by the potential commercialization of fusion reactors and advancements in high-energy accelerators [6] Group 2: Challenges to High-Quality Development - The cost of HTS materials remains high, limiting their large-scale application, with YBCO wire prices around $150 per kA·m, far from the target of $50 per kA·m for widespread use [8] - Key technologies for high-end superconducting magnets are still reliant on imports, hindering the industry's ability to compete globally [9] - The supply chain for HTS materials is not fully developed, with dependencies on foreign imports for critical raw materials and equipment, posing risks to self-sufficiency [9] Group 3: Strategies for Advancement - The industry should focus on core technology breakthroughs, collaborative development, and the establishment of an innovative ecosystem to enhance the rapid development of the HTS materials sector [10][11] - Strengthening the supply chain by ensuring the availability of high-purity raw materials and advanced manufacturing technologies is essential for the industry's growth [10] - Encouraging participation from local governments, leading enterprises, and research institutions in R&D efforts will foster a collaborative innovation platform, promoting resource sharing and technological standards [11]

近日，粤港澳大湾区主流媒体记者采访团结束了白银之旅。记者们以生动的笔触和镜头全面展示了白银 市在新时代所展现的全新面貌。 白银市的工业发展十分注重创新与研发。白银有色长通电线电缆有限责任公司是西北地区经营历史最久 的集研发、生产、销售于一体的综合性电线电缆企业。近年来，公司建立了以中国工程院李建刚院士及 其团队为核心的超导电缆工程实验室；承担了省、市科技重大专项和科技支撑计划项目十余项；专利拥 有量近百件。公司主导产品为低温超导电缆、微细及超微细电磁线、特种电缆、电力电缆等，主要应用 在国内外重大工程项目上及电子元器件、智能控制等行业。微细及超微细电磁线产品出口日本、印度、 泰国、越南等国家。公司年生产规模达15亿元。 与长通电缆相比，白银时代瑞象新材料科技有限公司则是一家新公司，成立于2022年10月。首期年产2 万吨磷酸锰铁锂正极材料项目刚刚于2025年4月竣工投产，达到全国单体规模产能第一，产品性能处于 行业领先水平。 在农业方面，白银市通过建立新型生产关系，促进新质生产力发展。白银区现代农业科技示范园采 取"园区+公司+农户"模式，以科研机构为支撑，构建现代农业新生态。园区总规划面积达1.5万亩，涵 ...

Group 1: Tourism and Economic Development - The tourism industry in Baiyin is a key focus, with the Yellow River Stone Forest being a highlight, expecting to receive 34.43 million visitors in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 42.44%, and achieving a tourism revenue of 20.704 billion yuan, a growth of 64.5% [3][4] - The integration of culture and tourism is becoming a new engine for high-quality economic development in the region [3] Group 2: Industrial Innovation and Development - Gansu Kangshili Contact Lens Co., Ltd. is the largest private enterprise in Baiyin, dominating the domestic contact lens market and focusing on technological transformation through R&D innovations [3][4] - Baiyin Nonferrous Changtong Cable Co., Ltd. has established a superconducting cable engineering laboratory and holds nearly 100 patents, with an annual production scale of 1.5 billion yuan, serving major engineering projects domestically and internationally [4][6] - Times Rui Xiang New Material Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2022, focuses on R&D and has invested in a new testing center, with a project for lithium iron phosphate materials expected to reach the largest single production capacity in the country by April 2025 [6] Group 3: Agricultural Development - Baiyin City promotes new production relationships in agriculture, exemplified by the Baiyin District Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park, which covers 15,000 acres and has introduced over 1,500 new varieties [8] - The park has created job opportunities for 13,000 people and trained 4,000 agricultural technicians, receiving recognition as a provincial science popularization education base [8] Group 4: Economic Performance - In the first quarter, Baiyin's GDP reached 18.221 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 6.3%, driven by increases in the primary (6.6%), secondary (10%), and tertiary (3.9%) industries [11]

"上海电气从2000年左右开始参与聚变项目，在核聚变主机系统核心装备制造领域已有20年历程，至今 已发展成为国内核聚变主机系统核心装备供货最全面的装备制造企业之一。"上海电气相关负责人对上 海证券报记者表示，公司供货并研制聚变主机关键核心设备真空室、杜瓦、冷屏、线圈盒等相关装备， 参与的项目包括：国内首个燃烧等离子体聚变能装置BEST项目、世界上最大的磁约束托克马克聚变实 验反应堆装置国际ITER项目、全球首个全超导非圆截面托卡马克实验装置EAST"东方超环"、国家可控 核聚变重大科技基础设施CRAFT项目、全球目前唯一建成运行全高温超导托卡马克HH70装置、全球首 个紧凑球形环氢硼聚变物理实验装置EXL-50。依托这些项目经验积累，上海电气在特种材料、精密焊 接、精密装配，极限尺寸加工四方面形成核心制造能力，相关技术指标已达到国际先进水平。 在国家电网公司展厅，记者看到了全球第一个大型城市中心区域供电的超导电缆工程沙盘模型以及超导 电抗器部件。超导电缆横跨常温到零下一百多度，敷设好后加入零下196摄氏度的液氮，超导体的直流 电阻为零。35千伏超导电缆能够实现220千伏常规电缆的输送容量，替代4到6条相同电压 ...

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the urgent need for technological innovation in China's power sector to address challenges in building a new power system [1][5] - China has become the largest and fastest-growing country in terms of renewable energy grid integration, highlighting the importance of technological support for stable power supply [1][4] Group 1: Technological Innovation in Power Sector - The second Power Industry Technology Innovation Conference was held in Guangzhou, focusing on the integration of new technologies such as smart grids, new energy storage, and virtual power plants [2] - Huang Xue Nong from the National Energy Administration stated that digital technologies like artificial intelligence are rapidly developing and integrating with various power sectors [2][6] - The China Electricity Council reported that R&D expenditure intensity for major power enterprises was 2.8% in 2023, with total innovation investment reaching 181.68 billion yuan, a 10.49% increase from 2022 [4] Group 2: Challenges and Recommendations - The construction of a new power system faces significant challenges, including the increasing complexity of power supply and demand regulation due to a higher proportion of renewable energy [5] - Key technologies and materials still face bottlenecks, with reliance on foreign components for certain renewable energy technologies [5][6] - Recommendations include promoting independent innovation, collaborative innovation, institutional innovation, and creating an open environment for technological innovation [5][6] Group 3: Achievements and Future Goals - By March 2025, China's total installed power capacity is expected to reach 3.43 billion kilowatts, with clean energy accounting for over 59% of the total [4] - The conference highlighted significant technological achievements, including advancements in superconducting cables and carbon capture technologies [6]

常压下镍基高温超导电性科研成果示意图。 南方科技大学供图 薛其坤（中）与研发团队在实验室进行高温超导研究。 王 璇摄 部分超导科学原理及应用示意图。 段乐晴供图 邀你@科学家 你好奇科学将如何改变生活吗？你对哪些科学问题感兴趣？本版今起开设"瞰前沿·@科学家"栏目，欢 迎广大读者打开脑洞、敞开提问，我们将邀请科学家回答，一起探索科技新知。 来稿邮箱：rmrbwhb@peopledaily.cn 网友：最近看到一则新闻：国际热核聚变实验堆组织宣布已完成世界最大、最强的脉冲超导电磁体系统 的全部组件建造，其中直径9至25米的超导磁环由中国参与制造。我对"超导磁环"很好奇，能否讲讲超 导的原理是什么、有哪些应用？ 编辑：这是一个很好的问题。超导，一种能让电流"零阻力"奔跑的"魔法材料"，正悄然塑造未来图景。 可控核聚变、磁悬浮列车、量子计算机……探索前沿的阵地上，超导的身影无处不在。本期我们邀请到 中国科学院院士、南方科技大学校长薛其坤，请他带我们走进超导的"神奇世界"。 从点亮灯泡到驱动高铁，电流的顺畅流动是社会生活的命脉。然而，铜、铝等传统导电材料总伴随着能 量损耗，就像水管中的水流遭遇摩擦阻力。有没有一种材料 ...

Core Viewpoint - Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd. reported a revenue of 86.787 billion yuan and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 80.7917 million yuan for the year 2024, indicating a strong financial performance with significant growth in net profit and cash flow [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved a net profit of 250 million yuan after deducting non-recurring gains and losses, representing a year-on-year increase of 42.75% [1] - The net cash flow from operating activities reached 4.36 billion yuan, up 75.89% year-on-year [1] - A cash dividend of 0.04 yuan per share (including tax) is proposed, totaling 29.6191 million yuan [1] Production and Resources - As of the end of 2024, the company holds a total of 7.8148 million tons of copper, lead, and zinc metal resources in domestic mines [2] - The production of copper, lead, zinc, and molybdenum concentrates increased by 6.51% to 283,800 tons [2] - Gold production saw a significant increase of 99.45%, totaling 17,470 kg, while silver production rose by 72.31% to 544.09 tons [2] Project Development - The company is accelerating project construction to ensure timely completion and production, which is crucial for high-quality development [3] - Key projects include the completion of a 15,000-ton yellow reagent production line and the ongoing construction of another line, as well as advancements in copper smelting and tailings management projects [3] Industry Positioning - Baiyin Nonferrous is actively extending its high-end industrial chain by integrating upstream and downstream resources and overcoming core technological bottlenecks [4] - The company’s subsidiary, Changtong Company, has developed the first superconducting cable for nuclear fusion applications, showcasing its technological capabilities [4] - Investments in new material companies are also being made, focusing on high-end products like electrolytic copper foil and lithium iron phosphate materials [4]