Today, on Friday, June 15, is Global Wind Day, an opportunity for citizens around the world to learn more about the wind power. For example, did you know that the wind industry provides 260,000 quality high-skilled jobs in Europe? On a global scale, that figure is now 1.15 million.
Category: News
The Switch full-power converters pass HVRT test
Following the successful High Voltage Ride-Through (HVRT) testing in October 2017 of The Switch’s 1.5 MW full-power converter, The Switch’s 2.5 MW FPC has now also successfully passed the HVRT test.
New catapult center for smarter and greener energy systems
NCE Maritime CleanTech is establishing a new Norwegian catapult center to build up expertise and testing facilities and make the Norwegian marine industry greener, smarter and more innovative.
Successful FAT for The Switch EBL
The Switch Norway is celebrating the successful completion of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its Electronic Bus Link breaker.
MHI Vestas advances readiness for first round of Taiwan offshore wind projects
MHI Vestas signed its 5th MOU today with TECO and The Switch for the delivery of generator products.
Meet our breakthrough technology at NaviGate Turku
The Switch and Steerprop breakthrough technology will be presented at NaviGate Turku in May 16–17. Register for the event for free.
The Switch and Steerprop join forces at ASF
This year’s ASF explored new perspectives on the world’s most challenging arena for maritime commerce. Key themes included improving emergency response, developing technological capabilities and securing a sustainable future for Arctic shipping.
Global Wind Report: Annual Market Update
Today, wind power is the most competitively priced technology in many if not most markets worldwide.
The Switch becomes Yaskawa’s Environmental Energy Division
As part of the long-term strategy of Yaskawa Corporation, The Switch will become Yaskawa European’s Environmental Energy Division.
Green insights from FOCUSPOINT
The Switch, together with Wärtsilä, held a thought-provoking session with leading maritime journalists. Together they were answering such a striking question, as how can shipowners move toward a greener future while cutting costs?
We are the People’s Choice
WE Tech Solutions together with The Switch won the People’s Choice trophy at the first annual Energy & Innovation Awards.
Runtech acquired by Gardner Denver
Runtech Systems Oy, one of our long-term customers with continuous orders for high-speed motors used in paper machine vacuum systems, has been acquired by Gardner Denver.