Switching on frequently 02/2023: Heat of summer

Heat of summer Although the heat of summer is just starting to arrive in Finland, most of us are looking forward to a break when we can spend time with our families and friends – and recharge our batteries.  For us at The Switch, we will really need all the energy we can get for…

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Rocking the boat at Electric & Hybrid marine expo 2023

This year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam from June 20–22 was well attended by shipowners, design houses, system integrators, OEMs and component suppliers. Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch had its large stand in a prominent central position that was easy for visitors to spot right from the entrance. A constant…

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Important considerations for the design of industrial high-temperature heat pumps

Why high-temperature heat pumps? Industrial process heat requirements drive global energy demands, accounting for 29% of demand and 15% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. High-temperature heat pumps (HTHPs) have the potential to capture industrial waste heat and significantly reduce industrial energy use and CO2 emissions. The International…

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