The summer heat is on
Finland’s spring has warmed up to a hotter-than-usual summer up here in the North. Likewise, our fiscal year is proving to be warmer than anticipated. Thanks to several significant orders, we are heading toward a good year.
Switching on frequently 02/2019: The summer is on
Finland’s spring has warmed up to a hotter-than-usual summer up here in the North. Likewise, our fiscal year is proving to be warmer than anticipated. Thanks to several significant orders, we are heading toward a good year.
Will hydrogen fuel power the shift to a greater use of renewables?
The global maritime industry is now on the threshold of a committed move towards renewable energy, with hydrogen as the potential acid test in the shift away from fossil fuels.
Ice and easy
The demanding conditions of the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia are plain sailing for MS Viikki thanks to an innovative solution, built around WE Tech’s variable frequency drive technology and The Switch direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator.
Viking Princess
Eidesvik’s offshore supply vessel Viking Princess can now operate with only three generators instead of four with an advanced The Switch DC-Hub at its heart.
Viking Princess eliminates generator thanks to DC-Hub
Eidesvik’s Viking Princess can now operate with only three generators instead of four with an advanced The Switch DC-Hub at its heart. The move will help the 5,381 GWT ship save around a ton of fuel every day.
Enabling safe, efficient and sustainable energy future for shipowners
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has developed a maritime solution that is the key to ‘future proofing’ fleets.
Introducing Yaskawa Environmental Energy Division
This article was published before The Switch became part of BEMAC Group in 2024. For current company information, visit our About us page. Dear friends! As of March 1, 2018, the start of our new fiscal year, we became Yaskawa Environmental Energy Division with global responsibility in our selected areas of wind, marine and turbo/industry…
The Switch and Steerprop join forces at ASF
This year’s ASF explored new perspectives on the world’s most challenging arena for maritime commerce. Key themes included improving emergency response, developing technological capabilities and securing a sustainable future for Arctic shipping.
We are the People’s Choice
WE Tech Solutions together with The Switch won the People’s Choice trophy at the first annual Energy & Innovation Awards.
Yaskawa invests worldwide
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is pushing ahead in the implementation of its ‘Vision 2025’ corporate goals. As part of this program, Yaskawa, together with startup companies, wants to establish new values for the development of society worldwide.
International Finance Corporation visits The Switch
International Finance Corporation and Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited The Switch premises in Vaasa to get a first-hand look on what companies can do to innovate for a greener future.