In the early 2010s, our wind business slowed down and forced us to find new applications for our permanent magnet (PM) technology. We gravitated to marine power generation and propulsion.
Read more
Welcome to the world of The Switch
At Yaskawa Environmental Energy, we are a specialist in advanced electrical drive train technology, with a focus on permanent magnet, solid rotor and variable speed drive technology. Our main areas are wind, marine and turbo/industry solutions. We believe that creating a future in new energy means innovating it together today. Our innovative products, capabilities and solutions create energy sustainably, contain energy effectively and consume energy responsibly.
Join us on our mission to enable more profitable power generation, energy storage and use, while lowering the cost of electricity and operations.
Marine webinar: Is electrification for everyone?
We are in a paradigm shift today. We can’t build ships as we have in the past. Watch our marine webinar recording and learn the steps to take now to be ready for the future of shipping.
Read more
PM shaft generators are catching on
ShipInsight’s Malcolm Latarche asks Jan Backman of WE Tech why PM shaft generators are catching on now.
Read more
Vessels of the future
Green. There are two types of green in the world: money and sustainable technology. Both are important. If you don’t have money, it’s a problem. Whereas if you don’t have green technology to help protect our environment, it’s even more of a problem – an existential problem.
Read more