Q-CTRL achieved a significant breakthrough in materials discovery for the energy sector by leveraging quantum computing to simulate complex electron interactions over 3,000 times faster than classical methods1. This milestone was reached using Q-CTRL's quantum performance-management software on a 120-qubit simulation run on the IBM Quantum Platform. The simulation focused on superconductors and energy storage technologies, demonstrating the potential of quantum computing to accelerate innovation in these fields. By improving accuracy and suppressing runtime errors, Q-CTRL's software enabled the successful execution of the simulation, which has major implications for the development of new materials. The demonstration highlights the growing capabilities of quantum computing in tackling complex problems, and its potential to drive significant advancements in the energy sector. This development matters to practitioners because it underscores the need to prioritize planning for post-quantum cryptography, as the timeline for cryptographic migration narrows.