Dear friends, The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of exceptional. I’m proud to share that we’ve reached an all-time high order backlog – an achievement driven by a record-breaking order intake this spring. In just over five months, we’ve already secured more orders than in the full year of 2024. What makes…
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…
In March 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 60 high-speed induction motors. This order is part of a long-term contract with the same customer and brings the total number of ordered motors to 250 of which nearly 150 have already been delivered. Deliveries for this latest order will start at the end of…
The Switch received a package order in February 2025 to supply its PMM1000M shaft generator and single-drive package to four newbuild 140-meter-long, 12,000 dwt multipurpose vessels (MPP), with an option for two additional vessels. The Switch PMM1000M’s slim design features a slightly smaller cooling unit, ensuring a better fit within the engine room. The vessels…
The current global fleet contributes significantly to emissions, relying on conventional power systems that are not optimized for renewable energy integration. To address these challenges, the EU has granted €7,8 million to the STEESMAT project, aimed at developing groundbreaking power distribution systems for the zero-emission ships of the future. Spearheaded by Maritime CleanTech, 13 European…
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…
Over the past year, we’ve seen a steady uptick in demand for our marine products. Both product lines – power electronics and electrical machines – have received many new orders, with the increase in power electronics sales especially noticeable. This, of course, creates a positive problem: how are we going to produce everything? Until recently,…
In August, The Switch won an order for 12 PMM1500 permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be supplied for power take out (PTO) on newbuild liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC). Deliveries are scheduled from Q3 2025 through Q3 2026. “Our permanent magnet technology was a perfect match for what the shipowner was looking for. Our…
The Switch received orders for six permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be installed on newbuild methanol-powered containerships. The first PMM2000M will be delivered in Q2 2025. The new vessels will be ready for commissioning in 2026 and 2027. “This order for the world’s most advanced high-power permanent magnet shaft generators is part of the…
The Switch has received a new order for 10 permanent magnet direct-drive PMM2000M shaft generators for 10,300 TEU dual-fuel container vessels. Delivery is expected in Q1 2026–Q1 2027. The PMM2000M is the largest frame size in the company’s portfolio of shaft generators. A key aspect in the design of the vessels is to use a…
We’re happy to tell you that our marine sales have been progressing positively. Our customers have continued to place repeat orders for the leading direct-drive PM shaft generators. I am especially pleased that our power electronics products have been selling better than ever. I would like to extend a warm thanks to everyone who has…
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…