Join The Switch at SMM 2026 in Hamburg from September 1–4 at the BEMAC stand in Hall B7, Stand 535 in the Japanese Pavilion. Discover our latest permanent magnet (PM) technology for shaft generators and propulsion systems, along with our comprehensive range of marine-specific power electronics engineered to deliver performance, efficiency and reliability in demanding…
We will be joining together with BEMAC Corporation at SMM Hamburg from September 3–6, 2024! Please come to meet our team of experts at Hall B7, Stand 553 where we will be showcasing our DC-Hub solutions. We look forward to seeing you – and electrifying your vision for future-proof vessels.
From June 18–20, 2024, The Switch teamed up with BEMAC at Electric & Hybrid Marine’s 10th anniversary exhibition in Amsterdam to present the company’s new ownership, innovative product range and mission of making the big switch to net-zero emissions at sea. This year, The Switch’s stand featured vibrant booth design and interactive displays, highlighting the…
On June 5, The Switch participated in the Energy House Day 2024 in Stord, Norway, an event for invited decision-makers in the ocean space. At the event, visitors had the chance to hear from companies pioneering future fuels, hydrogen production and sustainable energy solutions. About 150 guests attended, including representatives from governmental institutions and the…
Making permanent results The Switch was founded in 2006 with a challenger mindset. We wanted to break the status quo in the wind industry by pushing the permanent magnet (PM) generator and full-power converter drive train as the technology of choice. Nearly 15 years later, there has been a shift in wind power technology with…
Dear friends, With the first quarter behind us, it is a good time to share an important milestone in our marine business. We have now exceeded 600 permanent magnet (PM) marine machines ordered, with more than 300 already delivered and operating at sea. Even more importantly, this growing installed base has accumulated over 5 million…
LUT Blossom 2026 was created as a business growth event to help research and commercial collaboration translate into real-world impact. Organized by LUT University for the very first time on Friday, April 10 in Lahti, Finland, the event gathered more than 1,400 attendees from academia, industry and government. One of the main topics of focus…
In August 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 12 units of its PMM2000M permanent magnet shaft generator, providing 4,210 kW of power at 50 rpm. These highly efficient and reliable shaft generators will be installed on a 18,200 TEU newbuild container vessel under construction at a South Korean shipyard. This product was chosen…
Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two oil/chemical tanker newbuilds with an electric propulsion system, which aim to set a new standard for low emissions at the Norwegian Coast. The Norway-based companies selected Berg Propulsion as the system integrator for these DNV ice-classed tankers. The newbuild 6,500 dwt stainless steel…
Did you know that about 90% of global trade is transported by marine shipping? And shipping is statistically “the least environmentally damaging mode of transport when its productive value is taken into consideration,” according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). But even the least environmentally damaging mode of transport can be made more sustainable. Marine…
France-based Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has been selected by Airbus to build, own and operate an entire new fleet of low-emission vessels to transport its aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States. The new fleet will cut average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions by 50%, achieving 33,000 tons in 2030 compared to…
The Switch joined forces with BEMAC Corporation at this year’s SMM in Hamburg from September 3–6, 2024, to present the company’s extended range of solutions for the maritime industry. Asbjørn Halsebakke, Senior Manager, Marine Concepts at The Switch, presented the company’s power electronics product range, while Markus Silventoinen presented The Switch permanent magnet machines for…