Yaskawa invests in energy storage company, Teraloop
Yaskawa has completed a strategic investment in Helsinki-based Teraloop, a startup grid- and utility-scale kinetic energy storage company.
SPS visitors learn about The Switch turbo drive package
The Switch participated at SPS IPC Drives 2016, one of the largest international exhibitions for electric automation technology, which has been held for over the past 20 years.
Switching on frequently 03/2016
The year is approaching its end, but it has been very eventful. We have returned to our strong growth path. The hard work with you – our customers, partners and other stakeholders – has turned into solid business.
1,000th power drive milestone achieved
The Switch has closed the deal to purchase Wärtsilä’s marine power drives business for megawatt-class applications.
First direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution sails smoothly
WE Tech and The Switch announce the operational success at sea of their first direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution.
Saga LNG Shipping, China
The Switch received a PM shaft generator order with an option of one more from the energy-efficient solution provider WE Tech for an LNG carrier owned by Saga LNG Shipping Pte. Ltd. Deliveries will commence in October 2016. The Switch’s PM shaft generator operates over the full main engine speed range while generating electricity for…
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Special distinction for Panu in China
Panu Kurronen has been nominated as an emeritus by the National Engineering Research Center for Offshore Windpower.
Direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution for world’s first LNG-fueled handysize bulk carriers
The Switch will deliver PM shaft generators for 2 bulk carriers.
Can China bridge the technology gap?
Is the Chinese mergers and acquisition model enough to secure the use of permanent magnet technology?
The Switch permanent magnet shaft generator passes bench test, ready for true marine fuel savings
The Switch has successfully tested its PM shaft generator in a rigorous bench test in Vaasa. The PMM 1000 direct-drive marine shaft generator certified by Lloyds marks the first of its kind to take advantage of PM technology, allowing ships to gain greater efficiency over the entire speed range.
Increasing the level of integration
When looking at the future of drive trains for wind turbines, it’s clear to see that the winner is the medium-speed drive train. This is because the medium-speed drive combines the advantages of solid reliability with lower losses and higher efficiency.