Why permanent magnet machines outperform induction machines?

A study we made during summer 2021 quantified impressive permanent magnet (PM) machine efficiencies for vessels like LNG and LPG carriers that often utilize slow-speed, direct-driven in-line shaft generators producing electrical power from two-stroke main engines.

Are you ready for the hydrogen revolution?

Hydrogen is the fuel buzzword these days, and the landscape is changing fast. Hydrogen-fueled trains, ferries, heavy-duty trucks, cars, buses are already running in Europe and elsewhere.

A closer look at The Switch PM machine

Take a closer look as Michiel Bosch and Jussi Puranen present The Switch permanent magnet machine. This specially designed machine for shaft generators and propulsion offers vessels unprecedented benefits.

5 ways to cut fuel costs and emissions

Today, we are on a mission to help transform the marine industry to cut fuel costs and emissions by creating energy sustainably, containing energy effectively and consuming energy responsibly. Here are five technologies that our system integrator and OEM partners can use to do so.

DC-Hub is the best solution for cost efficiency

What kind of shipowner are you? Are you the type to simply go around switching off the air conditioning and laying off employees to keep costs in line? Or are you determined to lower costs through investments in the best technology?

High-speed motor for turbo applications – setting the new standard

We have delivered thousands of high-speed motors in serial production to several world leaders for their specialized turbo pump and compressors applications. Now, the same technology is introducing motors paired with drives, offering unrivaled cost and size advantages in powers of 100 to 630 kW and speeds of 6,000 to 20,000 rpm.

Get eco-friendly power to boost profits

Today, the number of projects involving hybrid solutions or alternate energy sources is exploding. Now, there are plenty of hybrid solutions with proven install bases, and the accessibility and ROI potential of hybrid solutions is starting to get within acceptable parameters. But what will the future bring?

Switching on frequently 02/2020: Next wave of new energy

This is my first opportunity to write in our newsletter as the Division President of Yaskawa Environmental Energy (EED) and Chairman of the Board of The Switch. Needless to say, I am pretty excited about this new and challenging role at the company.

Meeting the power challenge in Asia

In the latest Motorship story, Carlo Cecchi shares his thoughts on how the Asian shipping industry is meeting the IMO’s emissions reductions objectives with modern hybrid solutions.