Electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies
The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides custom electric machines and power electronics to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
We want to grow together with our marine, renewables and industry customers who find our innovative technologies and optimized products key to their success. Our products currently deliver tens of gigawatts of electricity throughout the world.
>24 GW
of megawatt-class technology installedSince 2024
part of BEMAC groupFocus application areas marine, industry and renewables
Join us on our mission to generate and use electricity cost efficiently and lower emissions
Latest news
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The Switch launches compact PMM850M permanent magnet machine with water-jacket cooling for marine
• New permanent magnet (PM) machine is designed for vessels requiring 500 kW–1.5 MW power range, filling a gap at the lower end of The Switch’s PM machine portfolio• Water-jacket cooling eliminates the need for an external cooling unit, enabling a smaller footprint, lower maintenance requirements and quieter operation• Target applications include smaller bulk carriers,
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The Switch at WattsUp 2026: Batteries, DC systems and industry insights
At the beginning of March, The Switch participated in the three-day WattsUp 2026 conference in Mallorca, hosted by the Maritime Battery Forum. The event brought together battery suppliers, system integrators, shipyards and classification societies to discuss the latest developments in maritime battery technology and related equipment. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including
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The most expensive moment on a ship is the first 10 microseconds after a fault
When we talk with shipowners about power systems, the conversation often starts around efficiency, fuel savings or emissions. These are certainly very important topics, but when you work closely with DC systems, you learn very quickly that the real cost of a power system isn’t decided during normal operation. It’s decided the moment something goes
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The Switch at Energy House Day
The energy transition is accelerating – and real-world solutions matter more than ever. On April 9, innovators, technology developers and industry leaders gather in Stord for Energy House Day to explore cutting-edge perspectives on future fuels and sustainable shipping. Hosted by Sustainable Energy, The Switch and Alltec, the day offers a unique opportunity to hear