Switching on frequently 02/2017
When The Switch was founded, we based our entire business idea on the fact that we wanted to help people change how they use electricity and choose how electricity is produced. So what about now?
The Switch brings its power to Nor-Shipping 2017
Presenting shiny new one-ton Power Drive, The Switch participated at the Nor-Shipping exhibition, which brought together maritime experts from around the world to attend conferences, visit company stands and network.
Yaskawa invests in energy storage company, Teraloop
Yaskawa has completed a strategic investment in Helsinki-based Teraloop, a startup grid- and utility-scale kinetic energy storage company.
The Switch Norway in Disruptive Sustainability hall
The Switch Norway is among 7 key players in the Norwegian NCE Maritime CleanTech cluster to sign up for Nor-Shipping’s ground-breaking Disruptive Sustainability exhibition hall.
Switching on frequently 03/2016
The year is approaching its end, but it has been very eventful. We have returned to our strong growth path. The hard work with you – our customers, partners and other stakeholders – has turned into solid business.
1,000th power drive milestone achieved
The Switch has closed the deal to purchase Wärtsilä’s marine power drives business for megawatt-class applications.
10 years of advancing permanent performance
The Switch participated at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016 – and celebrated its first 10 years of successful operation.
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Terntank Rederi, Denmark
These novel product tankers are not only equipped with a low pressure gas dual fuel 2-stroke main engine but also with the direct-drive PM shaft generator solution provided by WE Tech. The direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator is connected directly to the propeller shaft, so no step-up gearing is required.
Making the switch our vision
All around us, we’re seeing the real switch happening in energy production. Renewables have already won the fight against old-fashioned energy production. The key to The Switch approach for this has been our full-power converter (FPC).
Yaskawa to celebrate 100th anniversary while expanding into renewable energy with The Switch technology
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The Switch opens new headquarters in Helsinki
The Switch announced the official opening of its new headquarters in Helsinki. The new location will maintain the company’s ability to meet the needs of its stakeholders.