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This lecture covers the importance of superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems in the global energy scheme, the phenomenon of superconductivity, and the synthesis, structures, and properties of Nb2Sn and NbTi superconductors. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of SMES systems, conductor selection for SMES systems, and the comparison of storage methods in electrical networks. The lecture concludes with perspectives on sustainable energy storage and the future of clean energy technologies.