Electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies
The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides special electric machines and power electronics to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We are on a mission to electrify the world with game-changing green technologies. Our products accelerate the switch toward net zero emissions in marine, wind and industrial applications.
We want to grow together with customers who find our innovative technologies and optimized products key to their success. Today, we have delivered nearly 24 GW of megawatt-class environmental energy technology throughout the world.
>24 GW
of megawatt-class technology installedSince 2024
part of BEMAC groupFocus application areas marine, industry and wind
Join us on our mission to generate and use electricity cost efficiently and lower emissions
Latest news
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Ammonium carrier (LPG) vessel selects two The Switch PMM1500Ms
Two The Switch PMM1500M permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators have been ordered for newbuild ammonium carriers (LPG). Applications for the shaft generator include power take out (PTO), power take in (PTI) and power take home (PTH). Deliveries are scheduled in Q2 2025 and Q3 2025. “We are happy to receive repeat orders from the shipowner,…
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Exciting expansion: power electronics production grows in Stord and will start in Vaasa
We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our power electronics production facilities. This significant development includes a substantial capacity increase at our existing facility in Stord, Norway, and the establishment of a new production line in Vaasa, Finland. The new production line in Vaasa will enhance our ability to meet the growing demand for…
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12 PMM1500Ms for newbuild liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC)
In August, The Switch won an order for 12 PMM1500 permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be supplied for power take out (PTO) on newbuild liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC). Deliveries are scheduled from Q3 2025 through Q3 2026. “Our permanent magnet technology was a perfect match for what the shipowner was looking for. Our…
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Preparing for future fuels and large batteries with DC-Hubs
Marine fuels for the future The marine community is still debating the correct fuel for the future. The biggest challenges are the availability of green energy and its storage. The regulations are there, the technology is there, but green energy availability and how to store it – both onshore and on vessels – is still…