%A GUO Wenyong, ZHANG Jingye, ZHANG Zhifeng, QIU Qingquan, ZHANG Guomin, LIN Liangzhen, XIAO Liye %T Current research status and application prospect of SMES %0 Journal Article %D 2016 %J Science & Technology Review %R 10.3981/j.issn.1000-7857.2016.23.007 %P 68-80 %V 34 %N 23 %U {http://www.kjdb.org/CN/abstract/article_14035.shtml} %8 2016-12-13 %X SMES stores the magnetic energy in the superconducting coil. It has the advantages of fast response, high conversion efficiency, fast power compensation, etc. Therefore, SMES is an ideal device for improving the quality and reliability of the electrical system. This paper presents an overview of the SMES technology, including its working principle, current research status, major advantages and disadvantages. The potential application prospects of SMES are also presented.