Permanent magnet (PM) technology has some clear benefits also for marine applications. Since fuel prices have gone up by 30% in only 2 years and freight rates have remained at about the same level for the past 10 years, energy savings has become hot topic in shipbuilding.
The 2012 Global Top 10 award reflects The Switch’s cleantech success and market position as a key component supplier to the wind power company in the $163.1 billion global cleantech industry. It also indicates that The Switch’s unique innovations are making a positive contribution to the green economy.
With a focus on harvesting the greatest amount of energy from wind power, it is easy to jump to conclusions that turbine manufacturers are turning to permanent magnet generators as their best response to better annual energy production. Yet, is that all that stands behind the selection of this technology?
Medium-speed permanent magnet generators Up to 10 MW, 100–600 rpm Our medium-speed PMGs operate with a single- or two-stage gearbox. Combining the advantages of low- and high-speed technology, these PMGs offer extremely high availability and reliability, resulting in increased annual energy production. FusionDrive® The most compact medium-speed solution available on the market today, FusionDrive®, utilizes…
Large fully electric ferries are no longer a concept – they are already operating in real-world conditions. The real question is how to make them comparably efficient, safe and reliable. The pace at which electric ferries are moving from niche to scale is remarkable. The market is already worth several billion dollars and is expected…
The energy transition is accelerating – and real-world solutions matter more than ever. On April 9, innovators, technology developers and industry leaders gather in Stord for Energy House Day to explore cutting-edge perspectives on future fuels and sustainable shipping. Hosted by Sustainable Energy, The Switch and Alltec, the day offers a unique opportunity to hear…
Today, The Switch manufactures and tests high-quality marine PM machines in Nanjing, China, as well as in two locations in Finland. Our first PM marine machines were built and tested in Lappeenranta, Finland, where we established the processes that still form the foundation for our production today. Over the past five years, the number of…
The M/S Nukumi, a diesel-electric bulk ship operating in the Gulf of St. Laurence and Great Lakes region since early 2022, was designed with many innovations to enhance safety, efficiency and performance while reducing the vessel’s overall environmental footprint. Making the ship’s onboard production and consumption of power extremely efficient was one essential design goal.…
When you buy highly technical products, you’re looking first for product performance and durability and then at considerations like cost, delivery times and location. But you know this isn’t all that’s needed for the ultimate success of your highly customized, time-consuming and expensive projects. Beyond the technical Other less-quantifiable factors count heavily toward a project’s…
Dear friends, As the cooler breezes arrive, I want to extend my sincere thanks to all our customers for your trust and the exciting orders you’ve placed with us. Your confidence in our technology and team is the foundation of our success. While we have recently seen strong demand, there are signs of some softening…
In June, I had the opportunity to visit two trade fairs related to rotating machines and explore the options that are offered today by the market. Read more for a review of the market.
Europe often takes the spotlight for advancements in maritime industry electrification. Countries like Norway and Finland are already operating over a hundred electric vessels, driving the global shift toward sustainable shipping. Japan, on the other hand, has been comparatively quiet – with just around 10 electric vessels currently in operation. But behind the scenes, Japan…