Make the BIG switch to net zero emissions

Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch focuses on electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies. Our products accelerate the switch toward net zero emissions. We provide The Switch electrical machines and high-power converters to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators (SIs).

Today, we have delivered over 22 GW of megawatt-class environmental energy technology to leading wind, marine and industrial customers throughout the world.

Now we are bringing PM motors to electric propulsion systems and revolutionary high-power converter designed for Marine DC distribution without compromises.

  • >22 GW
    of megawatt-class technology installed

  • Since 2014
    Fully owned by Japan-based Yaskawa Electric Corporation

  • Focus application areas
    Wind, marine and turbo

Join us on our mission to generate and use electricity cost efficiently and lower emissions

Latest news

  • New blower for Tier III compliance

    MAN Energy Solutions has launched its EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) electrical turbo blower for the marine market. The Electrical Turbo Blower (ETB) units will be installed aboard vessels as part of their main engines’ integrated EGR system. Along with IMO Tier III regulations compliance, the EGR method is regarded as a very efficient means by…

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  • Going green and saving green: How permanent magnet shaft generators can help you achieve both

    Since the beginning of this year, new measures introduced by International Maritime Organization (IMO) – called the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) and Carbon intensity Indictor (CII) – have taken effect. The purpose of these measures is to reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas emissions on its path to achieve a net zero target.…

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  • Our new thermal design specialist takes the spotlight

    ​​​​​​​Jonna Tiainen shares her passion for thermal design engineering and volunteer firefighting with TradeWinds. Original article: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/people/meet-the-maritime-heating-and-cooling-specialist-who-fights-fires/2-1-1385684

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  • Switching on frequently 04/2022: Another busy year ahead

    Christmas is again around the corner, and we have started the last quarter of our fiscal year. Although we are living in difficult times, there are several things we can celebrate during the short Christmas break ahead. We have built our first PMM2000 marine shaft generators and are about to start testing them in Lappeenranta.…

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