About the Talking Point Struggling to remember your electricity basics? Asbjørn Halsebakke, Chief Expert for marine concepts at The Switch, explains the key differences between AC and DC systems. This talking point highlights the clear advantages of DC power distribution as the optimal future-proofing solution for ships and discusses how the company’s DC-Hub, along with…
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the upcoming Electric & Hybrid Marine expo in Amsterdam on June 18–20. As previous years, our unique DC protection devices are coming back to the stand for you to view along with new quickfire presentations focused on case studies. We kindly invite you also to…
We’re pleased to announce the successful sea trials of our PMM1000M, PMM1500M and PMM2000M designs. These trials validate earlier design simulations and confirm safe cruising and reliable permanent magnet shaft generator operations. We carried out trials on the Grazyna Gesicka LNG carrier in cooperation with Botnia Engineering, our subcontractor. Efficient energy design The Grazyna Gesicka…
You may have heard about “green corridors” in shipping but be asking yourself, what are they? What is their purpose? Recognizing the need for climate action, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adapted a new strategy in 2023 to incorporate a net-zero emissions goal for all vessels by or around 2050. With a lifetime of…
In July of this year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) revised its strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping . The IMO’s new ambitious target is to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050. This is a big jump up from the initial target of a 50% GHG reduction by…
We’re proud to announce that our permanent magnet (PM) machines lead the market for direct-drive shaft generators. Since 2015, more than 100 vessels have gone to sea with our technology and more than 270 shaft generator orders have been placed. Currently, we deliver tens of machines annually to shipyards via our system integrator customers. What…
Press Release Helsinki-headquartered power electronics specialist The Switch will deliver its market-leading DC power distribution solution, The Switch DC-Hub, and ultra-fast Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) and Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection devices as part of the battery-electric system for the world’s largest fully electric RoPax on order for Argentine ferry operator Buquebus. Technology group Wärtsilä…
Switch tracks to DC distribution What if your next vessel could be built with dedicated all-marine DC drive train key components that would No need to wait. Our marine-specific components are proven and ready for your next vessel –simplified, optimized and uncompromised. And by getting the drives and electric machines from only one source, you’ll…
Looking at my email history, I see that the term “shaft generator” first appeared in my email conversations in May 2013. So, it has been exactly ten years to date from when we first started to think how we could utilize our permanent magnet technology originally developed for the wind industry in marine applications –…
The Switch PMM2000s are rolling out! These giant permanent magnet machines meet the pressing need for more power and torque in shaft generator applications. The first one passed its customer string test in January 2023 with flying colors and is now on its way to the shipyard. Testing challenges all met Both the initial back-to-back…
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch is currently ramping up production in its Lappeenranta factory for the world’s largest direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator (PMSG). The first order for 16 machines, each with a power output of over 4 MW, will be installed in next-generation dry cargo container vessels. The design of this giant PMM2000M…